Match List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Correct Option (A):

The correct matching of the handicraft centres with their respective states is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3.

• Mon (Nagaland): Mon is a district in eastern Nagaland, inhabited by the Konyak Nagas, who are recognized for their traditional wood carvings, beadwork, and distinctive headgear.
• Nalbari (Assam): Nalbari is a significant handicraft centre in Assam, specializing in bamboo products, cane work, and traditional Assamese weaving.
• Naisghat (Arunachal Pradesh): This centre is associated with tribal handicrafts, including wood carving, traditional ornaments, and textile-based art forms prevalent among the northeastern hill tribes.
• Tura (Meghalaya): Tura is an important town in Meghalaya, known for its hand-woven fabrics, bamboo crafts, and traditional Khasi and Garo ornaments.

Government initiatives such as the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) and ‘PM Vishwakarma Yojana’ aim to promote and reinforce the focus on regional and tribal handicrafts, including those from these northeastern centres.

Incorrect Options:

Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because their pairings of handicraft centres with states do not align with the established geographical locations and traditional associations. The correct alignment is presented in Option 1.