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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, extended greetings to all Kutchi brothers and sisters living across the nation and the world on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, which marks the Kutchi New Year.
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The Prime Minister extended greetings on which occasion?
The Prime Minister extended greetings on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, which marks the Kutchi New Year.
Consider the following statements regarding Kutchi New Year: 1. The Kutchi New Year is celebrated on Ashadhi Bij. 2. The Prime Minister extends greetings to all Kutchi brothers and sisters living across the nation and the world on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij. 3. Ashadhi Bij marks the beginning of a new year in the Gregorian calendar. How many of the above statements are correct?
The first statement is correct because Ashadhi Bij is mentioned as the day marking the Kutchi New Year. The second statement is also correct as it directly quotes the Prime Minister's greetings on this occasion. However, the third statement is incorrect as there is no mention of the Gregorian calendar in the context.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Kutch thrives across the world just like fish in the vast ocean. Statement-II: Wherever a single Kutchi resides, the essence of Kutch comes alive there every single day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The first statement is an analogy used by the Prime Minister to describe how Kutchi culture spreads across the world. The second statement provides a reason why this is possible, but it does not explain why Kutch thrives like fish in the ocean.