Indian Art & Culture MCQ Set-11

North East India Festival MCQ for competitive examinations in India such as UPSC, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, NDA, State PSC, Police recruitment and various government job recruitment examination by the Government of India, PSUs and the state Governments in India.

Q.1 Losoong festival is celebrated in which of the following state of India?

A. Mizoram

B. Nagaland

C. Sikkim

D. Meghalaya

Answer: C. Sikkim

Note: Losoong is the Sikkimese New Year, of the Bhutia tribe, celebrated every year in the month of December.

Q.2 Sekrenyi festival is celebrated in which of the following state of India?

A. Nagaland

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Meghalaya

D. Sikkim

Answer: A. Nagaland

Note: The Sekrenyi festival, known locally as Phousanyi, is a major annual festival of the Angami Nagas, among the many festivals held by them, in the northeast Indian state of Nagaland.

Q.3 Yaosang festival is celebrated for five days during the period of Holi in which of the following Indian state?

A. Manipur

B. Nagaland

C. Mizoram

D. Assam

Answer: A. Manipur

Note: Yaosang is a festival celebrated in Manipur for five days in spring, starting on the full moon day of the month of Lamda (February–March). Yaosang is indigenous traditions of the Meitei people. It is considered the most important festival in Manipur. Like Holi, the Hindu Meitei of Manipur play with colours during this fest.

Q.4 Hornbill festival, named after Indian Hornbill is celebrated annually in which of the following North Eastern state of India?

A. Nagaland

B. Manipur

C. Sikkim

D. Mizoram

Answer: A. Nagaland

Note: The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland To revive, protect, sustain, and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions.

Q.5 Tsukheneye festival is celebrated which of the following north-eastern state of India?

A. Nagaland

B. Mizoram

C. Manipur

D. Sikkim

Answer: A. Nagaland

Note: Among the popular festivals of Nagaland, Tsukhenyie festival is celebrated by the Chakhesang Tribe in North East India.

Q.6 Pang Lhabsol festival is celebrated to offer respect and homage to which of the following mountain?

A. Mount Everest

B. Mount Kanchenjunga

C. Nanga Parbat

D. Makalu

Answer: B. Mount Kanchenjunga

Note: Pang Lhabsol festival is celebrated to offer respect and homage to mount Kanchenjunga in the Indian state Sikkim.

Q.7 Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is celebrated in which of the following north-eastern state of India?

A. Meghalaya

B. Nagaland

C. Manipur

D. Assam

Answer: A. Meghalaya

Note: Shad Suk Mynsiem (‘the dance of peaceful hearts’) is held during the month of April in Meghalaya.

Q.8 Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated which of the following community of north-eastern India?

A. Assamese people

B. Meetei People

C. Garo People

D. Naga People

Answer: B. Meetei People

Note: Lai Haraoba is a festival associated with the Meetei people of Maniput, celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism. Translated, Lai Haraoba means “merry making of the Gods” in Meetei.

Q.9 Ziro Festival of Music is celebrated in which of the following north-eastern state?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Manipur

D. Meghalaya

Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh

Note: Ziro Festival of Music founded in 2012 is an outdoor music festival held in the Ziro valley in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It showcases the independent music scene in India.

Q.10 Baishagu festival is celebrated which of the following community in Assam?

A. Bodo-Kachari

B. Assamese

C. Karbi

D. Mising

Answer: A. Bodo-Kachari

Note: Baishagu festival is celebrated in Assam with much pomp and enthusiasm. This festival is commonly celebrated by the tribe of ‘Boro Kacharis’ of Assam and it is the famous festival of the Boros. Famous for its myriad colours and merriment, ‘Baishagu’ is generally celebrated by the Bodo Kacharis during mid April.

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