Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

'Behdienkhlam' is a traditional dance festival of which state?

Options:

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

Chhattisgarh

Meghalaya

Correct Answer:

Meghalaya

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Meghalaya

Behdienkhlam is a traditional dance festival of the state of Meghalaya in India. It is celebrated by the Pnar people, a sub-tribe of the Khasi community, in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya. Behdienkhlam is an annual festival that involves vibrant dance performances, rituals, and cultural activities, marking the onset of the sowing season and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest. It is one of the important festivals that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Meghalaya's indigenous communities.