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Passage: During the Indra Jatra festival, the Kumari is carried in a chariot through the streets of Kathmandu. Thousands of people gather to receive her blessings. Q44. On what occasion is the Kumari carried in a chariot?
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CIndra Jatra
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✓ Correct Answer: C — Indra Jatra
The passage identifies the 'Indra Jatra' festival as the occasion for the chariot procession.
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