Shad Suk Mynsiem, a major Khasi festival, celebrates:

The correct answer is: a) Springtime and joy.

Shad Suk Mynsiem is a major Khasi festival that celebrates the beginning of spring. It is a time for feasting, dancing, and singing. The festival is also a time to give thanks for the blessings of the past year and to pray for a good harvest in the coming year.

The other options are incorrect because:

• b) Harvest thanksgiving is not the main focus of the festival. While the festival does take place during the harvest season, it is not primarily a celebration of the harvest.
• c) Warrior traditions are not a major focus of the festival. While the Khasi people have a long history of warrior traditions, these traditions are not celebrated during Shad Suk Mynsiem.
• d) Coming-of-age ceremonies are not a major focus of the festival. While coming-of-age ceremonies are important in Khasi culture, they are not celebrated during Shad Suk Mynsiem.