Module 1: Calendar festivals

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Bihar is a great religious centre for Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Pitru Paksha lasts 15 days, and in Bihar Mahalaya means Pitru Paksha. The Gaya fair of this season falls in Ashwin.
Saraswati Puja is in Magh. Jitiya is on Ashwin Krishna Ashtami. In Mithilanchal, Vat Savitri is on Jyeshtha Amavasya. Bhaiya Dooj is the festival sisters keep for a brother's long life.
Buddha Jayanti is on Vaishakh Purnima. This paper's key calls Dussehra mainly a Jain festival.

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Question 1: Bihar is a great religious centre

Bihar is a great religious centre for Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.

Question 2: The duration of the Pitru Paksha festival is

Pitru Paksha lasts 15 days.

Question 3: In which month is Saraswati Puja performed?

Saraswati Puja falls in the month of Magh.

Question 4: On which day is the Jitiya festival observed?

Jitiya is observed on Ashwin Krishna Ashtami.

Question 5: On which day is the Vat Savitri festival observed in Mithilanchal?

In Mithilanchal, Vat Savitri is observed on Jyeshtha Amavasya.

Question 6: What does Mahalaya mean in Bihar?

In Bihar, Mahalaya means Pitru Paksha.

Question 21: When is Buddha Jayanti observed in the state?

Buddha Jayanti falls on Vaishakh Purnima.

Question 22: Dussehra is mainly the festival of which community?

This question's key treats Dussehra as mainly a festival of the Jain community.

Question 25: Which of the following festivals is observed by sisters for the long life of a brother?

Sisters observe Bhaiya Dooj for a brother's long life.

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How long is Pitru Paksha?

15 days.

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