SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 27

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Wangala .

• The Wangala Festival, also known as the '100 Drums Festival,' is a vibrant and traditional celebration of the Garo tribe in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.
• This major harvest festival is held annually in November and spans three days, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Garo people.
• The highlight of the festival is the spectacular dance performance involving 100 drummers and 300 dancers. Specifically, 10 groups, each consisting of 30 dancers and 10 drummers, come together to create the rhythmic celebration that gives the festival its name.
• The Wangala Festival is an occasion for the Garo people to express gratitude to their deity, Missi Saljong—also known as Pattigipa Ra’Rongipa or the 'Great Giver'—for blessing them with a bountiful harvest.
• First celebrated in December 1976, the festival has grown in scale and popularity, now drawing hundreds of tourists each year. It is primarily held in Asanang, a village in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.