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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Gujrat. The Gujarat government on 26 December 2021 launched ‘Nadi Utsav’ or ‘river festival’ to honor rivers for their contribution to the development of the state as well as to raise awareness about their protection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 16- 23 December. The flag in ceremony for Ganga Mashal was conducted on 16 December 2021 in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti. The day also marked the beginning of Nadi Utsav which will end on 23 December.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing Ganga Utsav- The River Festival 2022 on 4 th November, 2022 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi in two sessions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nadi Utsav is celebrated to recognise the mystical and cultural river Ganga by storytelling, folklore, quizzes, dialogues with eminent personalities, dance & music performances, displaying traditional artforms, photo galleries and exhibitions. It highlights the significance of Jan Bhagidari in reviving Ganga.