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Which festival is most widely celebrated by the people of the northeastern states of India?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 6 · Social and Political Life · Understanding Diversity
  1. Diwali
  2. Onam
  3. Bihu
  4. Holi
Answer
Bihu

The correct answer is Bihu — Thus the festival most widely celebrated in the northeast is Bihu.

Step-by-step solution

  1. List major festivals in India: Diwali, Onam, Bihu, Holi.
  2. Recall that Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in Assam and some neighbouring northeastern states.
  3. Identify that Diwali is pan‑Indian, Onam is predominantly in Kerala, Holi is mostly in northern states.
  4. Thus the festival most widely celebrated in the northeast is Bihu.
Common mistake: Confusing Bihu with other regional festivals like Durga Puja

Concept tested: Regional festival distribution

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