What is the festival Makara Sankranti known for?
Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8: Unity in Diversity or Many in the One discusses India’s geographical diversity, including mountains, plains, plateaus and coastal regions. Despite these differences, people across the country share common aspirations and national pride. The chapter examines how climate, topography and natural resources influence regional cultures and livelihoods. MCQs from this section help students understand how geography shapes human activities while fostering unity in diversity.
Ans.: (B)
The festival Makara Sankranti is known for the beginning of the harvest season.
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Makara Sankranti is known for marking the beginning of the harvest season (B). Celebrated in mid-January, it signifies the sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makara) and is observed with kite flying, feasting and rituals across India under different regional names like Pongal, Lohri and Magh Bihu.
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