UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 6
Consider the following pairs :
| Traditions | Communities |
|---|---|
| 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival | Sindhis |
| 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra | Gonds |
| 3. Wari-Warkari | Santhals |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Only the Jhulelal-related Chaliha Sahib observance is correctly assigned to the Sindhi community. Nanda Devi Raj Jat is associated with Uttarakhand and Warkari pilgrimages with Maharashtra.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Correct - Sindhis observe Chaliha Sahib to honour Jhulelal.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is a Garhwali/Kumaoni Himalayan pilgrimage, not a Gond tradition.
Pair 3: Incorrect - The Wari pilgrimage is part of Maharashtra’s Varkari bhakti tradition, not a Santhal custom.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 2, 3; omits correct pair 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 3.
D: Incorrect - omits correct pair 1.