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GK QUESTION#1774

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Sangken’ festival:

  1. Sangken is a water festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh by the Khampti and Singpho tribes.
  2. It is celebrated by the Theravada Buddhist community and is similar to the Songkran festival of Thailand.
  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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C. Both 1 and 2

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Both 1 and 2. Sangken (festival of water) is an annual three-day long festival. The Khampti and Singpho tribes of the Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh celebrate it. Buddhist festivals include Buddha Purnima, Hemis Festival, Losar Festival, Lumbini Festival, Parinirvana Day, Rumtek Chaam Festival and Mani Rimdu Festival.

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