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Tribal Festivals and Rituals

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Which tribal festival is celebrated in honor of the Sun God?

  1. Pongal

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Lohri

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Sun Festival or the Winter Solstice Festival. The festival marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara).

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Gonds of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Bhagoria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhagoria is a tribal festival celebrated by the Gonds of Madhya Pradesh. It is a four-day festival that begins on the full moon day of the month of Phalguna (February-March). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to ward off evil spirits?

  1. Exorcism

  2. Purification

  3. Blessing

  4. Consecration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exorcism is a ritual performed to expel evil spirits from a person or place. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Santhals of West Bengal?

  1. Pongal

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Lohri

  4. Baha Parab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baha Parab is a tribal festival celebrated by the Santhals of West Bengal. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August-September). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to celebrate the birth of a child?

  1. Naming Ceremony

  2. Baptism

  3. Circumcision

  4. Tonsure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A naming ceremony is a ritual performed to give a name to a newborn child. It is often performed by a priest or shaman.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Khasis of Meghalaya?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Wangala Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wangala Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Khasis of Meghalaya. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June-July). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to mark the passage of a boy into manhood?

  1. Initiation Ceremony

  2. Circumcision

  3. Tonsure

  4. Scarification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An initiation ceremony is a ritual performed to mark the passage of a boy into manhood. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Nagas of Nagaland?

  1. Pongal

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Lohri

  4. Hornbill Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hornbill Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Nagas of Nagaland. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of December. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to mark the passage of a girl into womanhood?

  1. Menarche Ceremony

  2. Coming-of-Age Ceremony

  3. Confirmation

  4. Bat Mitzvah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A menarche ceremony is a ritual performed to mark the passage of a girl into womanhood. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils of Rajasthan?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Baneshwar Fair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baneshwar Fair is a tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils of Rajasthan. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April). The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to appease the gods?

  1. Prayer

  2. Sacrifice

  3. Offering

  4. Libation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sacrifice is a ritual performed to appease the gods. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Todas of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Pongal

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Lohri

  4. Ooty Flower Show


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ooty Flower Show is a tribal festival celebrated by the Todas of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of May. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to heal the sick?

  1. Exorcism

  2. Purification

  3. Blessing

  4. Healing Ceremony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A healing ceremony is a ritual performed to heal the sick. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

What is the name of the tribal festival celebrated by the Kotas of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Pongal

  2. Makar Sankranti

  3. Lohri

  4. Kotagiri Summer Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kotagiri Summer Festival is a tribal festival celebrated by the Kotas of Tamil Nadu. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the month of April. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and feasting.

Which tribal ritual is performed to protect the crops from pests?

  1. Exorcism

  2. Purification

  3. Blessing

  4. Crop Protection Ritual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A crop protection ritual is a ritual performed to protect the crops from pests. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.

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