History · Art and Culture
Which of the following statements regarding 'Navroz' (Nowruz) is correct?
- 1It is a lunar-based festival celebrated exclusively by the Buddhist community in the Himalayan belt.
- 2It is the Persian New Year celebrated on the Spring Equinox, introduced in India by Ghiyasuddin Balban.✓
- 3It is a monsoon festival commemorating the victory of Good over Evil in the Mughal courts.
- 4It marks the start of the harvest season in Southern India and is dedicated to the Sun God.
Correct answer
It is the Persian New Year celebrated on the Spring Equinox, introduced in India by Ghiyasuddin Balban.
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