Question : Who among the following was conferred with the Padma Shri Award in 2021 for populating folk dance in rural Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh?
Option 1: Annavarapu Rama Swamy
Option 2: Anitha Pauldurai
Option 3: Pappammal
Option 4: Manjamma Jogathi
Correct Answer: Manjamma Jogathi
Solution : The correct answer is Manjamma Jogathi.
Manjamma Jogathi, a transgender folk dancer, received the Padma Shri Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Manjamma Jogathi is a trans folk dancer from the Jogamma lineage and the first transgender president of the Karnataka Janapada Academy.
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