SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 26

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

In which of the following places are Reh and Boori Boot predominantly celebrated?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh.

  • The Reh and Boori Boot festivals is celebrated by the Hill-Miris in the Upper Subansiri and Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is observed in the month of February.
  • The Nyishi tribes also celebrate this festival.
  • The Reh festival is celebrated by the Idu Mishmi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is celebrated during February–August.
  • The festival lasts for 6 days.
    • The first day, Andropu, involves offering prayers for smooth celebrations, tying mithuns near houses, and holding the Naya dance at night.
    • The second day, Eyanli, is marked by the sacrifice of animals like mithuns and buffaloes, with guests served rice, meat, and rice beer.
    • The third day, Iyili, is a feast day where everyone is entertained, and meal-rice
    • Ilyiromunyi is the fourth day of the Reh festival.
    • Aru-Go is the fifth day.
    • Etoanu is the sixth and final day.