GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Performing Art Traditions2002

Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of

A

Arunachal Pradesh

B

Assam

C

Mizoram

D

Sikkim

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks in which state the festival Chapchar Kut is celebrated. 2. Chapchar Kut is a major traditional festival of the Mizo people. 3. It is celebrated annually in the state of Mizoram (Option C) in North-East India. 4. The festival marks the completion of the jhum clearing operations (clearing forests for cultivation) and is celebrated with music, dance (like the Cheraw or bamboo dance), and feasting. 5. It is not primarily associated with Arunachal Pradesh (A), Assam (B), or Sikkim (D), although these states have their own distinct festivals.

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