Indian Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Diwali is a festival of mourning among the:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Tharus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tharus”.

Tharu tribe mourns of Diwali.

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