Chapchar Kut Festival, which is celebrated in anticipation of a golden harvest, is
primarily a festival from ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Mizoram.
The Chapchar Kut Festival is primarily celebrated in the state of Mizoram. It is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Mizo people, observed with great enthusiasm in the month of March. The festival marks the completion of the jhum (shifting) cultivation process, when the forest is cleared and bamboo or trees are burnt for farming. It is celebrated in anticipation of a golden harvest, symbolizing hope and prosperity. People participate in traditional dances like Cheraw (bamboo dance), wear colorful attire, sing folk songs, and share feasts. Chapchar Kut highlights Mizoram’s rich cultural heritage and strong agrarian roots.