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Pushkar is a famous place in Rajasthan where ______ is held every year.
A. Elephant fair
B. Cattle fair
C. Buffalo fair
D. Camel fair

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Hint: The state of Rajasthan is well- known for the Pushkar Fair. The state is also known for the animal which is the major attraction of the fair.

Complete answer: An annual multi-day livestock fair is held in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan. Different names are being given to the fair such as Pushkar Fair, Kartik Mela, or Pushkar ka Mela. It is also called the 'Pushkar Camel Fair.'
The Fair starts in the month of Kartik and ends on the Purnima of Kartik. Over 1 million tourists came to the Pushkar Fair in the year 1998. On average, more than two lakh visitors come here.
The Mela is one of India's biggest camel, horse and cattle fairs. It is an important place for livestock trading.
Various cultural events and competitions including dances, the Matka phod, bridal competition, camel races are held at the bank of Pushkar Lake where the fair takes place.
While talking about the other options,
A. Elephant Fair, also called as Elephant Festival is celebrated in the city of Jaipur. On the day of Holi, the festival is held every year.
B. Numerous Cattle fairs are held in different parts of the country, the prominent among all is the Sonepur Cattle Fair or Sonepur Mela which is held Sonepur, Bihar.
C. One of the most famous Buffalo fairs in the world is the Edie Country Fair which is held in Erie County, New York.

Thus the correct option is C.

Note: The Pushkar Fair starts with a camel race. The Fair is also famous for the exhibition of handicrafts which attracts native and international tourists.