Match the columns.

States	Cultural Festivals
A) Jharkhand	I) Karma
B) Himachal Pradesh	II) Chaitraul
C) Telangana	III) Lohri
D) Punjab	IV) Bathukamma

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) A–I, B–II, C–IV, D–III

• A) Jharkhand – I) Karma
  The Karma festival is a traditional tribal festival celebrated in Jharkhand, symbolizing nature worship and the Karma tree.

• B) Himachal Pradesh – II) Chaitraul
  Chaitraul is a folk festival celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural areas, during spring.

• C) Telangana – IV) Bathukamma
  Bathukamma is a floral festival unique to Telangana, celebrated by women during Navratri.

• D) Punjab – III) Lohri
  Lohri is a famous cultural and seasonal festival celebrated in Punjab, marking the end of winter and the harvest of Rabi crops.

• Karma Festival: Observed by tribal communities like Oraon and Munda; involves singing and dancing around the Karma tree.

• Chaitraul: A springtime rural Himachali festival associated with agriculture and local deities.

• Bathukamma: Women create flower arrangements and immerse them in water bodies; promotes local floral biodiversity.

• These festivals reflect the cultural diversity of India’s states.

• Each is linked to agricultural cycles, nature worship, or regional traditions, showcasing how folk culture is embedded in local life.