The Pratima Barua Pandey Award is given for excellence in:

The Pratima Barua Pandey Award is given for excellence in Goalpariya folk music. Goalpariya folk music is a genre of folk music that originated in the Goalpara district of Assam,

India. It is characterized by its use of the dhol, a double-headed drum, and the bansuri, a bamboo flute. Goalpariya folk music is often used to accompany dances and other traditional performances.

The Pratima Barua Pandey Award was established in 2002 in memory of Pratima Barua Pandey, a renowned Goalpariya folk singer. The award is given annually to a person who has made a significant contribution to the field of Goalpariya folk music.

The other options are incorrect because they are not genres of folk music. Bihu

dance is a traditional dance of Assam, India. Handloom weaving is the process of weaving cloth on a handloom. Acting is the performance of a dramatic role.