The Wancho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh performs a war dance during which festival?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Oriah.
The Wancho Tribe and the Oriah Festival
The Wancho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh celebrates the Oriah festival annually in March or April to seek a bountiful harvest. A highlight of this festival is the traditional war dance, where men dressed in ceremonial attire, carrying spears and swords, re-enact ancient battle scenes to showcase their bravery and cultural heritage.
Explanation of Other Options
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Hornbill: This is the most famous festival of Nagaland (not Arunachal Pradesh), often called the "Festival of Festivals," aimed at promoting inter-tribal interaction.
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Chalo Loku: This is the primary harvest festival of the Nocte tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated to bid farewell to the old season and welcome the new one.