Question

Jivya Somya Mashe is a Padma Shri awardee. Why was he given this award?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He is a renowned folk singer.
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He is a renowned classical dancer.
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He is a renowned artist in Warli paintings.
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He is a renowned artist in Madhubani paintings.

Answer 1

The correct option is C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> He is a renowned artist in Warli paintings.

Jivya Somya Mashe belongs to Thane district in Maharashtra. He is popular for his Warli style of paintings. In the year 2011, he was awarded the ‘Padma Shri’.