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Consider the following pairs: Traditions: Communities
  1. Chaliha Sahib Festival: Sindhis
  2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: Gonds
  3. Wari -Warkari: Santhals
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation

The pair "Chaliha Sahib Festival: Sindhis" is correctly matched because the Chaliha Sahib Festival is an important cultural and religious observance among the Sindhi community, reflecting their traditions and values. In contrast, the other pairs—"Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: Gonds" and "Wari-Warkari: Santhals"—are mismatched, as the Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra is primarily associated with the Gorkhas and certain North Indian communities, while Wari-Warkari is a pilgrimage tradition linked to the Maharashtra-based Warkari sect, not specifically to the Santhals. Understanding these cultural connections is crucial for grasping India's diverse social fabric, a key area of focus in UPSC examinations.

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