Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Hornbill festival
• The Hornbill Festival is the premier festival of Nagaland, India, celebrated annually from December 1st to 10th.
• The festival is named after the Indian hornbill which is a large and colourful forest bird.
• It was started by the Government of Nagaland in 2000 with the specific aims of :
• (a) Encouraging inter-tribal interaction: The festival brings together all the tribes of Nagaland under one roof, promoting cultural exchange, understanding, and unity.
• (b) Promoting the cultural heritage of the state: The festival showcases the diverse and vibrant culture of Nagaland through traditional music, dance, food, crafts, and indigenous games.
• Nazu festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Gaan-Ngai festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Manipur.
• Nuakhai festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha.