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The spring festival of Holi is celebrated as Yaoshang by the Meitei tribe in the state of ____________ lasting about six days.
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The spring festival of Holi is celebrated as Yaoshang by the Meitei tribe in the state of ____________ lasting about six days.

A.

Maharashtra

B.

Manipur

C.

West Bengal

D.

Goa

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Manipur.
· The spring festival of Holi is celebrated as Yaoshang by the Meitei tribe in Manipur.
· This festival lasts about six days and includes various traditional rituals, sports, and cultural performances unique to the region.
Information Booster:
· Maharashtra: Celebrates Holi with the traditional burning of the "Holika" pyre, followed by playing with colors, but it is not known as Yaoshang.
· West Bengal: Celebrates Holi as "Dol Jatra" or "Dol Purnima" with unique rituals, especially in regions like Shantiniketan.
· Goa: Celebrates Holi in its own local style but not as Yaoshang.

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