SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

The Myoko festival is celebrated in which of the following North-Eastern states of India?

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh.

  • The Myoko festival is celebrated in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
  • Myoko is a traditional agricultural festival observed in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Apatani tribe, the festival involves rituals and ceremonies to invoke blessings from deities for a prosperous harvest season.
  • It reflects the deep connection between the community and nature, highlighting their respect for the land and ancestral traditions.

Other Options:

  • Sikkim: Saga Dawa, Losar
  • Manipur: Yaosang festival, Porag Festival
  • Meghalaya: Wangala Festival, Khasi festival