Q115 / 270 · NDA 2021 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba: 1. It was the name of a giant box of sweets distributed at the Mahanavami festival. 2. It was the name of a massive platform with a base covered with relief carvings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  • A
    1 only
  • Correct answer
    B
    2 only
  • C
    Both 1 and 2
  • D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Dibba means a mound. Since this structure was hidden underneath a mound, it came to be called as Mahanavami dibba. It was on this elevated platform, the king used to sit and watch festivities during the ten day long Dasara festival.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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