Which of the following festivals is known as the '100-drum festival' and is celebrated by the Garo tribes?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (Wangala)
Explanation:
The Wangala Festival is known as the '100 Drum Festival'. It is the most important harvest festival of the Garo tribe living in Meghalaya, Assam, and Bangladesh. Celebrated in honor of the Sun God (called 'Saljong'), it marks the end of the farming season. Men and women perform traditional dances to the beat of 100 drums.
Analysis of Other Options
Hornbill: This is the most famous festival of Nagaland, known as the 'Festival of Festivals'.
Laru Kaj: This is a traditional festival celebrated primarily by the 'Karbi' tribe of Assam.
Chhekar: This is an agriculture-based festival of the Sherdukpen tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Possible questions for upcoming exams
Wangala Festival is dedicated to which deity?
(Answer: Sun God or Saljong)
What is called the 'Festival of Festivals'?
(Answer: Hornbill Festival)
In which state are the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills located?
(Answer: Meghalaya)