Which of the following ritual dances is performed during the Mopin Festival?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Popir.
The Mopin Festival is a significant agricultural celebration of the Galo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, held to drive away evil spirits and seek a bountiful harvest. The Popir dance is the hallmark of this festival, where female dancers wear traditional white garments and colorful bead jewelry, performing graceful movements to rhythmic chants to honor the goddess Mopin Ane.
Analysis of Other Options
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Bihu: This is the most famous folk dance of Assam, performed during the three Bihu festivals (primarily Rongali Bihu) to celebrate the onset of the Assamese New Year and the seeding season.
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Sangpangtu: This is a ritualistic festival and dance associated with Nagaland. It is performed to bless the newly cleared fields and ensure fertility of the land.
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Ponung: Performed by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, this dance is traditionally executed by young women in a circle. It is usually performed before the harvest to pray for the welfare of the community.