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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri, wishing for the divine blessings to kindle patience and self-confidence in everyone's heart.
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The Indian government has launched the 'Navratri Festival' scheme to promote cultural heritage and tourism in India, which includes various events and activities related to the festival.
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On which day did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offer prayers to Maa Shailputri?
The first day of Navratri marks the beginning of the festival, during which Maa Shailputri is worshipped.
Consider the following statements regarding Prime Minister's Navratri Offerings: 1. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. 2. Navratri is a festival that begins with the worship of Maa Durga, the goddess of peace. 3. The Prime Minister wished that Maa Shailputri's divine blessings kindle the light of patience and self-confidence in everyone's heart. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is true because it is supported by fact 1. Statement 2 is false because fact 2 states that Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailputri, not Maa Durga. Statement 3 is true because it is supported by fact 3.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. Statement-II: Navratri is a festival that begins with the worship of Maa Shailputri, the goddess of peace. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 2 is a correct causal explanation for Statement 1 because it provides the reason why the Prime Minister offered prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri.