{"id":72858,"date":"2024-04-20T11:32:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72858"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:32:22","slug":"behdienkhlam-a-festival-of-the-jaintia-tribe-involves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/behdienkhlam-a-festival-of-the-jaintia-tribe-involves\/","title":{"rendered":"Behdienkhlam, a festival of the Jaintia tribe, involves:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Ritual processions with decorated structures&#8221; option2=&#8221;Dances to appease spirits&#8221; option3=&#8221;Competitive games&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Behdienkhlam is a major festival of the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya, India. It is a three-day festival that is held every year in the month of November. The festival is a celebration of the harvest and is also a time to pay homage to the ancestors.<\/p>\n<p>The festival begins with a ritual procession in which the people of the village carry decorated structures called &#8220;jaintia huts&#8221;. The huts are decorated with flowers, leaves, and other natural materials. The procession is led by a group of priests who chant prayers and sing hymns.<\/p>\n<p>After the procession, the people of the village gather in a large field to dance and sing. The dances are performed to appease the spirits and to ask for their blessings for the coming year. There are also competitive games that are played during the festival. These games are a way for the people of the village to compete with each other and to have fun.<\/p>\n<p>Behdienkhlam is a colorful and vibrant festival that is a celebration of the Jaintia culture. It is a time for the people of the village to come together and to celebrate their heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ritual processions with decorated structures:<\/strong> The festival begins with a ritual procession in which the people of the village carry decorated structures called &#8220;jaintia huts&#8221;. The huts are decorated with flowers, leaves, and other natural materials. The procession is led by a group of priests who chant prayers and sing hymns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dances to appease spirits:<\/strong> After the procession, the people of the village gather in a large field to dance and sing. The dances are performed to appease the spirits and to ask for their blessings for the coming year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitive games:<\/strong> There are also competitive games that are played during the festival. 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