The singing of 'Pankhida' by peasants while working in the fields is associated with which state?

Pankhida is a folk song of Rajasthan. It is sung by peasants (farmers) while they work in the fields, and also when they rest together after work. The singers usually accompany themselves with the algoza (a pair of wooden flutes played together) and the manjira (small cymbals). The word "pankhida" is linked to "pankh" (wing) and suggests songs of lightness and freedom. Pankhida songs often describe love, longing and the moods of rural life, and they help the workers forget their tiredness and keep a rhythm while working.

Rajasthan has one of the richest folk music traditions in India. Some other folk song forms of the state:

Maand: a refined, semi-classical singing style once performed in the royal courts; the famous song "Kesariya Balam" is sung in Maand by Allah Jilai Bai.

Panihari: songs of women carrying water from wells.

Mand, Kurja, Moomal and Dhola-Maru: songs based on love legends.

Langa and Manganiyar music: hereditary professional musicians of western Rajasthan, who play the kamaicha, sarangi and khartal.

Hichki, Olyu and Kajli: songs of longing and separation.

Folk instruments of Rajasthan include the ravanhatha (a bowed string instrument), the kamaicha, the morchang (jaw harp), the algoza, the khartal (wooden clappers) and the bhapang.

Rajasthani folk singers who have become well known include Allah Jilai Bai, Gavri Devi and Ila Arun, and the bands of Langa and Manganiyar musicians who perform worldwide.

Why not the other options?

• ✗Punjab's field and harvest songs include Boliyan and the songs of Baisakhi.
• ✗Gujarat is known for Garba songs and Dayro.
• ✗Haryana is known for Ragini and Saang.