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Kite - flying in Gujarat, is a competitive sport - cum - festival. - English

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Question

Kite - flying in Gujarat, is a competitive sport - cum - festival.

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

The statement is True.

Explanation:

Kite-flying is a traditional and competitive sport in Gujarat, notably during Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti). Celebrating the holiday, people compete to cut one another's kites. A highlight of the event, it combines fun, tradition, and competition.

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Chapter 3.2: The Kite Festival - English workshop [Page 64]

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Balbharati English [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3.2 The Kite Festival
English workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 64
Balbharati English Integrated [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3.2 The Kite Festival
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 2. (d) | Page 9

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