Which famous harvest festival of Karnataka is associated with the buffalo race?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Kambala

Explanation:
• Kambala is an annual buffalo race held in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka.
• The festival is traditionally sponsored by local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal districts.

Information Booster:
• The race takes place on a slushy paddy field, and the buffaloes are driven by a whip-lashing farmer.
• Jallikattu is a similar traditional event, but it involves bull-taming and is practiced in Tamil Nadu.

Additional Knowledge:
• Pongal/Pungul (Option A): A harvest festival widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
• Mahamastakabhisheka (Option C): A grand Jain festival held every 12 years in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka.
• Ugadi (Option D): The New Year's Day for the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.