Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 only
4. 2 and 3

Explanation

Pair 1 is correct

• Chapchar Kut is a major festival of Mizoram, celebrated in March after the completion of the most arduous phase of jhum cultivation. The festival marks a period of relaxation for farmers and is observed in anticipation of a golden harvest. One of the most prominent highlights of Chapchar Kut is the popular bamboo dance, Cheraw, where men rhythmically tap bamboo sticks while women gracefully coordinate their movements in sync with the shifting bamboo patterns, creating a vibrant and captivating cultural performance.

Pair 2 is correct

• Khongjom Parva is a traditional musical art form of Manipur that involves ballad singing accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of a dholak or drum. It primarily narrates the heroic battle fought by the Manipuris against the British at Khongjom during the Battle of Khongjom on the India-Burma Road in 1891.
• Besides recounting this historic event, Khongjom Parva also presents legendary and mythological episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, along with tales of the exploits of Manipuri kings and the famous folk epic Khamba-Thoibi, making it an important medium for preserving the region’s history and cultural traditions.

Pair 3 is incorrect

• Thang-Ta is a martial dance from Manipur. It integrates various external weapons – the sword, spear, dagger, etc. One component of this art form involves performing rituals; another involves elements of dance with swords and spears; and a combative form involves the actual act of fighting.

Answer: (b) 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Hard