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The Election Commission has appointed folk singer Maithili Thakur as the icon of which state?
A)
Punjab
B)
Gujarat
C)
Bihar
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Bihar


The Election Commission has appointed folk singer, Maithili Thakur as the state icon for Bihar.

* She will create awareness among the voters for their participation in the electoral process.

* She was born in Madhubani district of Bihar.

* She is a trained in Indian classical and folk music.

* She was recently selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar of the Sangeet Natak Akademi for her contribution to the folk music of Bihar for 2021..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 3, 2023
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