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GK QUESTION#1790

Consider the following statements:

  1. The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir Swami is celebrated in the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu calendar.
  2. The festival of Diwali is also celebrated in the month of Chaitra.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. A1 onlyCorrect answer
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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Answer

A. 1 only

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Explanation

1 only is correct. Lord Mahavir Swami’s birth anniversary (Mahavir Jayanti) is observed in Chaitra month. Diwali is celebrated in Kartik, not Chaitra. Chaitra festivals: Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. Kartik festivals: Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath Puja.

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