The Hindu festival of Dassera:
a. celebrates harvests.
b. promotes fertility of animals and crops.
c. celebrates the deeds of a god.
d. indicates the change of seasons.
c. celebrates the deeds of a god.
Analysis:
a, b & d. Incorrect. Hindu holidays tend to be based on the cycle of nature.
c. Correct. Some Hindu holidays are dedicated to a god or goddess and celebrate their deeds. Dassera celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana, the king of evil.
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