Festivals and Traditions — Prelims Questions

Which of the following pairs of festivals and their associated states is/are correctly matched? 1. Hornbill Festival – Nagaland 2. Sarhul – Jharkhand 3. Onam – Andhra Pradesh 4. Baisakhi – Uttar Pradesh

With reference to the cultural history of India, which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 'Essential Religious Practice' doctrine? 1. It helps in determining which practices are fundamental to a religion and thus constitutionally protected. 2. The state has the authority to define what constitutes an essential practice for a religion. 3. It was first articulated in the Shirur Mutt case by the Supreme Court.

Which of the following festivals is/are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? 1. Kumbh Mela 2. Durga Puja in Kolkata 3. Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas 4. Ganesh Chaturthi

Consider the following statements regarding Harvest Festivals in India: 1. Lohri is primarily celebrated in Punjab and Haryana to mark the winter harvest. 2. Pongal is a four-day festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the Sun God and cattle. 3. Makar Sankranti is a pan-Indian festival, known by different names, marking the sun's transit into Makara.

Which of the following constitutional articles primarily deals with the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, relevant for preserving cultural traditions?