Consider the statements about Karma:
1. The ritual honours the Karam tree on Bhadra Ekadashi in Chhattisgarh.
2. The drum most associated is the Madal.
Which is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both 1 & 2 correct.
The Karma festival is a major harvest celebration observed by tribal communities like the Gond, Baiga, and Oraon in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Statement 1 is correct as the festival involves worshipping a branch of the Karam tree, symbolizing fertility and prosperity, on the Bhadra Ekadashi. Statement 2 is also correct because the Madal (a traditional clay drum) is the primary musical instrument used to accompany the energetic Karma folk dance, which is performed throughout the night.