Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2

The correct answer is 1 and 2.

  • Chapchar Kut is the biggest festival of the Mizos and is celebrated in March after completion of jhum operation. It is a spring festival. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Khongjom Parba is a style of ballad singing from Manipur using Dholak (drum) which depicts stories of the heroic battle fought by Manipuris against the mighty British Empire in 1891. It is one of the most popular musical art forms of Manipur inciting the spirit of patriotism and nationalism among the people at one time. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Thang-Ta is a martial dance of Manipur. Manipur dance has a large repertoire, however, the most popular forms are the Ras, the Sankirtana and the Thang-Ta. Thang-ta dance of Manipur evolved from the martial arts drills promoted by the kings of Manipur. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

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