Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Tamil Nadu.
· The Tamil Nadu government honored Vani Jairam, a legendary playback singer, with the MS Subbulakshmi Award in 2019.
· This award is given in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian music.
· The award is named after the renowned Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi, and it is presented to artists who have made significant contributions to the field of music.
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The most important facts about M.S. Subbulakshmi:
Full Name: Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi.
Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu (1916) and passed away in 2004.
First Female Bharat Ratna Recipient (1998): India's highest civilian award.
UN Performance: Performed at the United Nations in 1966, a historic moment for Indian music.
Padma Bhushan (1954) and Padma Vibhushan (1975): Honored for her contributions to Indian music.
Famous Renditions: "Bhaja Govindam," "Vishnu Sahasranamam," and "Venkatesa Suprabhatam."
Legacy: Revered as the "Queen of Carnatic Music," she remains an enduring symbol of devotion and musical excellence.
Specialist in: Niraval singing.