Question

Many of our cultural practices and patterns can be traced to our agrarian backgrounds. Structural and cultural changes are closely interrelated. Most of the New Year festivals in different regions of India celebrate the main harvest season.

1. "There is a close relationship between agriculture and culture." Give one reason to support the given statement.
2. Name any two agriculture-related festivals.

Answer 1

1. Cultural practices and patterns, such as the celebration of new year festivals in different regions during harvesting, Pongal, Bihu, and so on, can be traced back to our agrarian roots.
2. Pongal and Bihu are agricultural festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.