Why in the News?
- The Prime Minister of India recently mentioned the Khiamniungan tribe of Nagaland in his Mann Ki Baat episode, highlighting their traditional practice of cliff-honey hunting and rich cultural heritage.
About the Khiamniungan Tribe
- One of the major Naga tribes inhabiting both:
- Eastern Nagaland (India)
- North-Western Myanmar
- Their homeland lies along the Indo-Myanmar border.
- The term “Khiamniungan” means “source of great water/river”.
- Language: Khiamniugan, a Sino-Tibetan Naga language.
- Social Structure: Traditionally based on a clan system.
Festivals
- Tsokum Sumai: Celebrated in September–early October.
- Purpose: Invoke blessings for a rich harvest.
- Khaotzao Sey Hok-ah Sumai: Marks the end of agricultural activities for the year.
Economy & Livelihood
- Agriculture is the primary occupation.
- Traditionally practiced jhum cultivation.
- Renowned for cliff-honey hunting, practiced for centuries.
| Consider the following pairs: Tribe State (2013)
(1). Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim (2). Karbi : Himachal Pradesh (3). Dongaria Kondh : Odisha (4). Bonda : Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
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