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RAS question

Ghevar is a Rajasthani sweet traditionally made during:

Correct answer: (A) Teej and Raksha Bandhan (Sawan-Bhadon).

Ghevar is a Rajasthani sweet traditionally made for Teej and Raksha Bandhan during the Sawan-Bhadon season.

  1. (A)

    Teej and Raksha Bandhan (Sawan-Bhadon)

  2. (B)

    Holi

  3. (C)

    Diwali

  4. (D)

    Makar Sankranti

Explanation

Ghevar is linked to Rajasthan's monsoon festival calendar, which makes Teej and Raksha Bandhan the right answer. Wikipedia describes ghevar as a disc-shaped Rajasthani sweet with a honeycomb-like texture, made from maida, ghee and sugar syrup, and specifically associates it with Shraavana, Teej and Raksha Bandhan. The batter is fried into a round disc and then soaked in syrup. Ghevar is not just a sweet; it is a seasonal-festival marker in Rajasthan's food culture, especially around Teej and Raksha Bandhan rather than the better-known sweet traditions of other festivals.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (B) Holi is associated with gujiya, not with ghevar as the signature festive sweet.
  • (C) Diwali has its own range of sweets, but ghevar is tied specifically to Teej and Raksha Bandhan.
  • (D) Makar Sankranti is linked with til papdi, whereas ghevar belongs to the Teej-Raksha Bandhan season.

Concept

Rajasthan art-and-culture preparation includes festival-linked cuisine. Food items, fairs and festivals recur in RAS because they reflect living cultural practices, not only historical facts.

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