________ received Padma Shri 2017 award for being an exponent of Nagpuri folk dance Jhumar.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mukund Nayak.
Mukund Nayak received the Padma Shri 2017 award for being an exponent of Nagpuri folk dance Jhumar . He is a renowned Indian folk artist from Jharkhand, celebrated for his contributions as a singer, songwriter, and dancer dedicated to preserving and promoting Nagpuri culture, particularly the Jhumar dance form.
His work includes performances, cultural activism, and founding the organization 'Kunjban' to advance Nagpuri traditions.
The other individuals listed, such as Laishram Birendrakumar Singh, were honored for contributions to Manipuri folk music, not Nagpuri Jhumar .