‘Bada Dashain’ is the festival celebrated in which country?
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HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2020)
Sri Lanka
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: India
- India celebrates several festivals similar to Dashain, like Navaratri and Dussehra.
- Dashain is not as widely recognized as an Indian festival.
- Option 2: Nepal
- Bada Dashain is one of the most significant festivals in Nepal.
- It commemorates the victory of good over evil and lasts for 15 days.
- Option 3: Myanmar
- Myanmar has its own distinct festivals like Thingyan.
- Dashain is not a part of Myanmar's cultural celebrations.
- Option 4: Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka’s main celebrations include Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
- Dashain is not traditionally celebrated here.
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