Multiple choice general knowledge

Which festival is celebrated in north India when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil nadu?

  1. Holi

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Diwali

  4. New year
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in North India at the same time as Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Both are harvest festivals marking the transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Makara rashi). Holi, Diwali, and New Year are celebrated at different times of the year and are not harvest festivals.

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