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With reference to the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav consider the following statements The festival highlight...........

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    With reference to the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, consider the following statements

    1. The festival highlights the cultural and economic potential of the Northeastern region, including sectors like textiles, tourism, and handicrafts.

    2. The term ‘Ashtalakshmi’ signifies the eight Northeastern states, symbolizing prosperity associated with the goddess Lakshmi.

    3. The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for organizing the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1&2 only

    Correct Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Only statements 1&2 are correct.

    • The PM inaugurated Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav to highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices.

    • The event underscores the region’s economic potential, focusing on sectors like textiles, tourism, handicrafts, and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products.

    • Significance of the Name: The eight states of Northeast India are referred to as ‘Ashtalakshmi‘, rep-resenting eight forms of prosperity (Wealth, Purity, Knowledge, etc.) embodied by the goddess Lakshmi.

    • Mascot: Poorvi, a young girl representing all eight states of Northeast India, was chosen as the festival’s mascot. It is envisaged that this mascot will remain a symbol of the Northeast region even after the event.

    • Organised by: The Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (MoDoNER) and managed by North-east Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation Limited.

    Hence option 1st is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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