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लद्दाख में 'लोसार' महोत्सव का भव्य आयोजन
लद्दाख में तिब्बती नव वर्ष 'लोसार' को पारंपरिक हर्षोल्लास और धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों के साथ मनाया गया।
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- लोसार तिब्बती बौद्ध धर्म का नव वर्ष उत्सव है।
- यह मुख्य रूप से लद्दाख और हिमाचल प्रदेश में मनाया जाता है।
- उत्सव में 'छम' नृत्य एक प्रमुख आकर्षण होता है।
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 3–5 | Modern Indian history, freedom struggle, and cultural heritage appear in SSC CGL. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–10 | Regional history is specifically tested in state exams — Maratha history in Maharashtra, etc. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Ancient, medieval, and modern history form a full section in UPSC Prelims and GS-I Mains. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Anniversaries: birth/death anniversaries of important historical figures in the news
- Cultural events and their historical significance
- Archaeological discoveries: site, period, excavating body
- UNESCO World Heritage additions: site name, location, significance
- Art and literature awards linked to historical works
Practice Questions
Q1. 'लोसार' महोत्सव मुख्य रूप से किस क्षेत्र में मनाया जाता है?
- केरल
- लद्दाख
- गुजरात
- असम
Explanation: लोसार महोत्सव मुख्य रूप से लद्दाख और अन्य हिमालयी क्षेत्रों में मनाया जाता है।
How to Prepare History & Culture for Government Exams
When a historical figure is in the news, revise 5 key facts about their contribution — this is typically what the exam asks.
For SSC and Railway, focus on dates and names. For UPSC, understand the social, economic, and political context.
Maintain a 'This Week in History' note — anniversaries and commemorations generate predictable exam questions.
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