In which of the following states, the world-famous Desert Festival, also known as Maru Mahotsav is celebrated?

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The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

The world-famous Jaisalmer Desert Festival, also known as Maru Mahotsav began at Pokaran on 13 February 2022.
The four-day festival commenced with a procession in Pokaran where through various tableaux, the uniqueness of the Maru or desert culture and tradition was presented.
On 15th Feb, a Camel Polo match will be an added attraction.
BSF Camel Tattoo show will also be held.

Additional Information

The world's third-largest cricket stadium is going to be built in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot (As of Feb 2022) and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly (As of Feb 2022) laid the foundation stone of the project virtually in February 2022.
It will be the second-largest cricket stadium in India.
A stadium each will be built in Jodhpur and Udaipur as well.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, which is among the proposed five sites in the country, is expected to be formally notified as tiger reserve (TR) soon before the Global Tiger Summit, which is to be held at Vladivostok, Russia.
Rajasthan Government has launched a mega campaign named ‘Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang’ till December 17, 2021, to provide local access to government services in the remotest villages of the state.