1.
Chhath Puja, Bihar's most celebrated festival, is observed in which month of the Hindu calendar?
A
Ashwin
B
Kartik (October–November)
C
Margashirsha
D
Pausha
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — Kartik (October–November)
Chhath Puja is observed on the Shashti (sixth day) of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik (October–November). It involves worship of the Sun God and is Bihar's most widely celebrated folk festival.