Art & Culture : Fairs & Festivals

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2018

Consider the following pairs:
Tradition State
1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram
2. Khongjom Parba ballad Manipur
3. Thang-Ta dance Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Pair 1 is correctly matched. The Chapchar Kut Festival is a significant harvest festival celebrated in Mizoram. It marks the completion of the jhum operation, specifically the cutting and burning of the forest for cultivation, before the onset of spring. It involves traditional dances, music, and feasting.

Pair 2 is correctly matched. The Khongjom Parba ballad is a traditional folk ballad from Manipur. It recounts the heroic deeds and sacrifices of Manipuri soldiers during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, particularly the Battle of Khongjom. It is typically performed by a Pena (a traditional Manipuri string instrument) player.

Incorrect Options

Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. Thang-Ta is a traditional Manipuri martial art form, not associated with Sikkim. It is an ancient martial art that combines various elements such as ritualistic fighting, demonstrations, and the use of swords (thang) and spears (ta). It is an integral part of Manipuri culture and history.

SOURCEIndian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania, Chapter 10: Indian Music, Chapter 11: Indian Dance Forms, Chapter 13: Fairs and Festivals