Consider the following statements. 1. Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi and Jaintia tribes gather to celebrate Jonbeel Mela. 2. Oriah is a festival of Odisha. 3. Me Dum Me Phi festival is celebrated in Assam. Which among the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only . Key Points Me Dum Me Phi It is a festival celebrated in the state of Assam. Hence statement 3 is correct. The Ahoms celebrate this festival in a common place to worship their ancestors on 31st January every year with all traditional costume and fanfare. Jonbeel Mela ​ This fair is traditionally held during the winter every year at Jagiroad where members belonging to the Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi and Jaintia tribes gather to exchange their goods with the local people. Hence statement 1 is correct. The fair begins with the customary agni-puja (fire worship) for the well-being of all and continues with the performance of traditional songs and dances. It is believed that Govaraja or the Tiwa king visits this mela with courtiers to collect taxes from his subjects. Oriah This festival ​ is celebrated by the tribe of Wanchos who inhabit the Patkai Hills region in the Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh . Hence statement 2 is not correct. It is a 6-12 days festival that involves prayers, music and dance. During the festival, villagers exchange bamboo tubes of rice beer as a symbol of greeting and goodwill.