​Names of fairs of Uttarakhand have been given in List – I and the occasion or date of their celebration or beginning has been given in List – II.

List I	List II
1. Devidhura Mela	a. 14 November
2. Uttaraini Mela	b. Raksha Bandhan
3. Gauchar Mela	c. Makar Sankranti

​Choose the option in which fairs and occasion/date are correctly matched:​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) 1–b, 2–c, 3–a

• 1. Devidhura Mela – b. Raksha Bandhan
  ▸ This fair is famous for its traditional stone-pelting ritual called Bagwal, and it is celebrated on Raksha Bandhan.

• 2. Uttaraini Mela – c. Makar Sankranti
  ▸ Celebrated in January, Uttarayani Mela begins on Makar Sankranti, particularly in Bageshwar district.

• 3. Gauchar Mela – a. 14 November
  ▸ This trade fair starts on Children's Day (14 November) every year and is held in Gauchar, Chamoli district.

• Devidhura Mela is held at the Varahi Devi Temple in Champawat.

• Uttaraini Mela is a major cultural fair with religious, folk, and trade significance.

• Gauchar Mela promotes trade, especially rural crafts and handlooms from across Uttarakhand.

• Bagwal tradition of Devidhura has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the state.

• Makar Sankranti is also celebrated as the seasonal change marking sun's transition to Capricorn.

• Raksha Bandhan falls in August (Shravan Purnima), symbolizing sibling bond.