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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state has announced that ‘Dahi-Handi’ will now be recognized as an official sport in the state?

A	Uttar Pradesh
B	Maharashtra
C	Haryana
D	Gujarat

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on 18 August announced that ‘Dahi-Handi’ will now be recognised as an official sport in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chief minister Eknath Shinde. MUMBAI: Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday declared the Dahi Handi a sport and announced a Pro Govinda League to be organised across the state in the coming year.

Detailed explanation-3: -A number of Indian sports originated in Maharashtra or were formalised there. These include badminton, kabaddi, kho kho, atya patya, langdi, and mallakhamba. In rural areas of Maharashtra, kusti (Indian mud wrestling) and bullock cart competitions can regularly be seen during the annual jatra carnival.

Detailed explanation-4: -Significance and description In Maharastra, Janmashtami is celebrated as Dahi Handi (dahi: curd, handi: earthen pot) It is organized roughly every August. The festival Gokulashtami, known as Krishna Janmashtami in the rest of the country, is the celebration of Krishna’s birth and Dahi Handi is part of it.

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