Padma Shri awardee of 2024, Mahabir Singh Guddu, is a folk dancer from which Indian state?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Haryana.
Mahabir Singh Guddu, a renowned Haryanvi folk artist, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 for his significant contributions to Indian folk art and music. Born on 10 October 1961 in Gangoli village, Jind district, Haryana, he began performing at the age of 11 and has dedicated over five decades to promoting and preserving Haryanvi culture through his performances and workshops.
His repertoire includes traditional Haryanvi dance forms such as Ghoda Naach and Ragini, and he is especially celebrated for his rendition of the folk song “Bum Lehri”