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Which of the following harvest festivals is celebrated with kite flying as a major tradition?

AUttarayan – Gujarat

BMagha Bihu – Assam

CPongal – Tamil Nadu

DOnam – Kerala

Answer:

A. Uttarayan – Gujarat

Read Explanation:

Magha Bihu In Assam and other northeastern regions, Magha Bihu marks the first harvest of the year. Offerings are made to the gods along with prayers for harmony and prosperity. Uttarayan In Gujarat, the festival is celebrated as Uttarayan, known for its vibrant kite-flying tradition that fills the skies as people rejoice in the season's bounty.


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