Inatituted in 1984, the National-level Lata Manageshkar Award is given to promote excellence in the area of light music annually by the________ government culture department.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Madhya Pradesh.
· The National-level Lata Mangeshkar Award, established in 1984 by the Madhya Pradesh government's culture department, is an esteemed honor in the field of light music.
· Several state governments in India also present awards bearing her name.
· In 2017, noted singer Suman Kalyanpur and music composer Kuldeep Singh were honored with the Madhya Pradesh government's National Lata Mangeshkar Samman.
· Suman Kalyanpur received the award for the year 2017, while Kuldeep Singh was awarded for 2018.
· Recipients of this prestigious award receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh along with a citation.
· Renowned music legends such as Naushad, Kishore Kumar, and Asha Bhosle have previously been honored with the National Lata Mangeshkar Samman.
Facts to remember:
· Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and music composer.
· She is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers in India.
· Her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her honorific titles such as the "Queen of Melody", "Nightingale of India", and "Voice of the Millennium".
· In 2009, she was awarded the title of Officer of the French Legion of Honour, France's highest order.