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?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
3 only
D
2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Pair 1 is correct. Chapchar Kut is a major spring festival celebrated in Mizoram after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
2. Pair 2 is correct. Khongjom Parba is a style of ballad singing from Manipur that uses a Dholak (drum). It often depicts the heroic battle of Khongjom fought by Manipuri warriors against the British.
3. Pair 3 is incorrect. Thang-Ta is a traditional martial art form (often incorporating dance movements) originating from Manipur, not Sikkim.