Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Let's evaluate each pair:

1. Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram: This pair is correct. Chapchar Kut is one of the most important and popular festivals of Mizoram, celebrated after the jhum (slash-and-burn) operation, before the planting of new crops. It is a festival of joy and thanksgiving for the upcoming harvest.

2. Khongjom Parba ballad - Manipur: This pair is correct. Khongjom Parba is a traditional folk ballad sung in Manipur, often narrating stories of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 and the bravery of Manipuri warriors who fought against the British.

3. Thang-Ta dance - Sikkim: This pair is incorrect. Thang-Ta is a traditional Manipuri martial art form that involves the use of swords (thang) and spears (ta). It is indigenous to Manipur and is an integral part of Manipuri culture, encompassing both ritualistic performance and combat techniques. It is not associated with Sikkim.