Q. With reference to major tribal events and fairs in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. Dumboor Mela is organized in Tripura.
  2. Bhagoria Festival is organized in both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
  3. Baneshwar Mela of Gujarat is known as the Kumbha Fair of tribes.
  4. Sarhul Festival is organized mainly in Odisha.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Dumboor Mela is an annual fair in Tripura at Tirthamukh on Dumbur Lake. Bhagoria Festival is celebrated by tribes like Bhils in both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Baneshwar Mela, known as 'Kumbh mela for tribes,' is held in Rajasthan, not Gujarat. Sarhul is a tribal festival in Jharkhand, not Odisha.
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