GK QUESTION#593
The folk song “Pankhida”, traditionally sung by farmers while working in agricultural fields, belongs to which Indian state?
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C. Rajasthan
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Rajasthan. Pankhida is a traditional Rajasthani folk song, whereas Karnataka is known for Yakshagana (theatre), Haryana for Dhamal (dance), and Madhya Pradesh for the Maach (folk drama). Rajasthan’s cultural landscape is also famous for the Kalbelia dance, which was included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010, highlighting the state’s rich and diverse musical heritage.