Hornbill festival - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Hornbill Festival?

1. The Hornbill festival is a celebrated annually in week of December, in Mizoram.
2. It is Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- The Hornbill festival is a celebrated in Nagaland.
- It is also called as the 'Festival of Festivals'.
- This festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kohima.
- All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival.
- The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

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