Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List I
(Festivals of North East India)
List II
(State)
A. Hornbill Festival 1. Meghalaya
B. Chapchar Kut 2. Sikkim
C. Nongkrem Dance Festival 3. Nagaland
D. Saga Dawa 4. Mizoram

Code :
A B C D

2 4 1 3
3 1 4 2
3 4 1 2
2 1 4 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
The correct answer is C.
The correct matching of the festivals of North East India with their respective states is:
– A. Hornbill Festival: A renowned annual festival celebrated in Nagaland (3), showcasing the culture and traditions of its tribes.
– B. Chapchar Kut: A popular spring festival of the Mizo people, celebrated in Mizoram (4) after the Jhum cultivation work is done.
– C. Nongkrem Dance Festival: An important harvest festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya (1).
– D. Saga Dawa: A significant Buddhist festival celebrated in Sikkim (2), commemorating key events in the life of Gautam Buddha.
Thus, the correct mapping is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
North East India is known for its rich cultural diversity and numerous vibrant festivals celebrated by various indigenous communities throughout the year. These festivals often revolve around harvest seasons, religious events, or tribal traditions.
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