UPSC Prelims 2002 Q108: Art & Culture – Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions
Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of
- (a) Arunachal Pradesh
- (b) Assam
- (c) Mizoram
- (d) Sikkim
Answer: (c) Mizoram
Explanation
State where Chapchar Kut is celebrated
| Festival | State |
|---|---|
| Chapchar Kut | Mizoram — spring festival after the jhum clearing, in March |
| Losar and Hornbill-type festivals | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and other states have their own |
| Bihu | Assam |
| Losoong | Sikkim |
Chapchar Kut is the spring festival of the Mizos, held in March after the jungle has been cleared for jhum cultivation. It is celebrated in Mizoram with dance and music.
Answer: (c) Mizoram.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Arunachal Pradesh has festivals such as Losar and Mopin.
- (b) Incorrect. Assam celebrates Bihu.
- (c) CORRECT. Chapchar Kut is a Mizo festival.
- (d) Incorrect. Sikkim celebrates Losoong and Saga Dawa.
Key point
Mizo festivals: Chapchar Kut (March), Mim Kut (maize), Pawl Kut (harvest).
Remember
Chapchar Kut = Mizoram's spring festival.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Assam because of the Bihu festivals.
- Mixing the festival with Naga festivals of the region.
- Ignoring the Mizo word 'Kut' meaning festival.
Exam tip
'Kut' is the Mizo word for festival.
Sources
- Government of Mizoram — culture and festivals
- Ministry of Tourism — festivals of India