Question : Khemraj received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for his contribution to folk music and dance of 'Kud'. Which state is the folk dance from?
Option 1: Haryana
Option 2: Jammu and Kashmir
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Punjab
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Solution : The correct answer is Jammu and Kashmir.
Khemraj was given the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for his work in Kud dance and folk music. Jammu and Kashmir's traditional dance is the kud dance. The act is carried out by appreciative villagers after the crop harvesting is complete. It is a ritual and celebration to give thanks to the local deity, for preventing natural disasters from affecting people, livestock and crops.
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