Q. Consider the following statements with respect to “Navroz festival”:
1. It is celebrated mostly by Buddhist community.
2. In India, the Navroz festival is celebrated twice a year.
Which of the following above statements is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

About Navroz festival:

  • Navroz is a Persian New Year festival celebrated by Parsis, followers of Zoroastrianism and various other communities.
  • In India, the Navroz festival is celebrated twice a year.
  • The first according to the Iranian calendar and the second according to the Shahen Shahi calendar which is followed by people in India and Pakistan.
  • The festival is celebrated for health, wealth, prosperity and productivity.
  • The central feature of the festival is to visit the Fire Temple and offer prayers to the deities.

Source: ForumIAS

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