Which of the following statements about ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ held recently

Which of the following statements about ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ held recently in New Delhi is/are correct ?

  • 1. The theme of the festival was ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’
  • 2. The festival was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
The correct answer is A.
Aadi Mahotsav is a national tribal festival showcasing tribal art, craft, cuisine, and commerce. Statement 1, describing the theme as ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’, accurately reflects the purpose and scope of the festival. Statement 2 is incorrect; Aadi Mahotsav is organized by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), which functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, not the Ministry of Tourism.
TRIFED is a national-level apex organization under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and is engaged in the marketing development of tribal products. Aadi Mahotsav serves as a platform for tribal artisans and craftspersons to showcase and sell their products directly to consumers.
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