Which state is famous for celebrating the Majuli festival?

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  1. Manipur
  2. Assam
  3. Sikkim
  4. Meghalaya

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Option 2 : Assam
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The correct answer is Assam.Key Points

  • Majuli is a river island located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, which is the world's largest river island and the cultural capital of the state.
  • The Majuli festival is a popular cultural festival celebrated in Assam to showcase the state's rich cultural heritage and traditional art forms.
  • It is a three-day festival held in November every year.
  • The festival includes various cultural activities such as dance performances, folk music, traditional sports, and handicraft exhibitions.
  • The festival also promotes environmental awareness and sustainable development practices.

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  • Famous festivals of Manipur include Gang-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-Ni, Yaosang, Cheiraoba, Kang and Heikru. 
  • Famous festivals of Sikkim include Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Lochar, Losar, Holi, Ramnawami (Chaite Dasain) and Good Friday. 
  • Famous festivals of Meghalaya include the Garo Wangala festival, Shad Suk, Mynsiem, and Nongkrem Dance.
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