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The ‘Thal Favang Kut’ festival celebrated in which state
A
Manipur
B
Meghalaya
C
Assam
D
Mizoram
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chapchar Kut is a festival of Mizoram, India. It is celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning). It is a spring festival celebrated with great favour and gaiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pawl Kut is the greatest of all the festivals celebrated in the state of Mizoram. Once all the harvests are over, this Harvest Festival is celebrated with great fun. The festival is usually celebrated either in the month of December or January.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three famous festivals celebrated in Mizoram: Chapchar Kut, Pawl Kut and Mim Kut. All three of these Mizoram festivals revolve around agriculture and celebrate the arrival of spring with feasts and beautiful traditional dance performances.

Detailed explanation-4: -The celebrations of Chavang Kut are viewed as a chance to advance harmony, wealth, and peace within the state. The day is declared a state holiday in Manipur during which all businesses remain closed. Chavang Kut, along with Chapchar Kut which is observed in March, is one of the main harvest festivals in Manipur.

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