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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q85

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'Me-Dam-Me-Phi', the festival of ancestor worship, is celebrated in which of the following states?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Assam.

  • The 'Me-dam-me-phi' communal festival is celebrated in Assam for ancestor worship in memory of the departed.
  • This festival is celebrated on January 31st.
  • This festival is celebrated by the Ahom people in memory of the departed.
  • This festival is being celebrated in Assam since the 12th century.
  • The word 'Me' means offerings. 'Dam' means ancestors and 'Phi' means gods so this festival is basically for ancestor worship.