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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian state has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar on April 14 as ‘Equality Day’?
A
Odisha
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
New Delhi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2022, The Government of Colorado (United States) observes 14 April 2022 as “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equity Day” in Colorado, the United States. In 2022, The Government of Tamil Nadu (India) observes Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April) as “Equity Day” in Tamil Nadu state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamil people celebrate Puthandu, also called Puthuvarusham, as the traditional “Tamil/Hindu New Year", states Peter Reeves. This is the month of Chittirai, the first month of the Tamil solar calendar, and Puthandu typically falls on 14 April. In some parts of Southern Tamil Nadu, the festival is called Chittirai Vishu.

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