SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q21

Torgya, is a ________-day monastic festival celebrated by the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. three

The Monpa community in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated their annual Torgya Festival for three days on January 22.

  • The Tawang Monastery hosted it.
  • The Monpa tribe celebrates the Torgya festival as a manner of honouring Lama Tsongkhapa and to drive off evil spirits that bring misfortunes, illnesses, and natural disasters.
  • The festival's centrepiece is the Chham dance, which features warrior Arpu costumes made by the monastery's lamas.