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RRB NTPC · Question 90

What is Makar Sankranti? A. Lunar eclipse B. Harvest festival C. Festival of lights D. Puppet show

  1. B

  2. A

  3. D

  4. C

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Answer: (A) B

Explanation

Makar Sankranti, usually on 14 or 15 January, is a harvest festival marking the Sun's entry into Capricorn (Makara). It is celebrated across India as Pongal, Lohri, Bihu and Uttarayan, with kite flying and sweets of til and jaggery.