Q. Consider the following statements about the Angami tribals of India:
- The people from this tribe live predominantly in the extreme north east part of India
- The main festival of this tribe is Moatsu
- Christianity is the major religion followed among the Angami tribal people
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
Answer:
Only 1 & 3
Notes: Angami tribe belongs to the extreme north eastern part of the country, in the state of Nagaland. Tenyidie is the most common language spoken among the Angamis in Nagaland. The total population of the Angamis is around 12 million. Agriculture is the main occupation. They cultivate rice and grains on the hilly terrains. Christianity is the major religion followed among the Angami tribal people. Sekrenyi is the main festival celebrated among the Angamis in Nagaland. The festival falls in the month of February and marks the beginning of the lunar year. This ten day festival is also known as the Phousnyi among the local people.