During the Solung festival celebrated by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, which traditional drink is shared to promote social bonding?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Apong.
During the Solung festival, the Adi tribe shares Apong, a traditional rice beer, to promote social bonding and welcome guests.
Explanation of the other options:
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Soma: A ritual drink mentioned in ancient Vedic texts. It was consumed by Indo-Aryans during religious sacrifices and was believed to have divine or hallucinogenic properties.
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Thukpa: This is not a drink but a popular Tibetan noodle soup. It consists of hand-pulled noodles, vegetables, and meat in a savory broth, commonly eaten across the Himalayan regions.
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Chhang: A traditional Himalayan barley beer (sometimes made from millet or rice). While similar to Apong in purpose, it is more closely associated with Tibetan and Sikkimese cultures rather than the specific Solung traditions of the Adi tribe.