Which of the following folk songs are predominantly practised in West Bengal?
A. Bhawaiya
B. Chataka
C. Padatal
D. Maud
E. Baul
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Correct Option: d)
West Bengal and the broader Bengal region have a rich tapestry of folk music traditions, each with distinct themes, occasions, and styles.
Information Booster:
· Bhawaiya (A) is a melancholic folk song form from the North Bengal region (Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri), often themed around separation and the life of cart-drivers.
· Chataka (B) is, as noted earlier, a vigorous type of Baul song from Bengal.
· Baul (E) is the iconic mystic-minstrel tradition of Bengal, recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Additional Knowledge:
· Padatal (C) is again not a standard, recognised folk form of Bengal.
· Maud (D) appears to be a misspelling or reference to "Mauda" or other forms not central to Bengal's folk canon. It is not a primary folk song type of West Bengal.