2002 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies

Question 108: History and Culture

Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of

aArunachal Pradesh
bAssam
cMizoram
dSikkim

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Chapchar Kut is the spring festival of Mizoram, held in March after the clearing of jungle for jhum cultivation is done, with dances such as Cheraw and Chheih Lam. Remember Mizoram's three Kuts: Chapchar Kut (spring), Mim Kut (maize) and Pawl Kut (harvest).

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Arunachal Pradesh celebrates festivals such as Losar and Solung.
  • (b) Assam celebrates Bihu.
  • (c) Right: Mizoram.
  • (d) Sikkim celebrates festivals such as Losar and Saga Dawa.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.