Question

    Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away. He was

    an exponent of the _________ Gharana.
    A Banaras Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jaipur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Raigarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lucknow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Varanasi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away. He was 83. Pandit Birju Maharaj was an exponent of the Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow. Pandit Birju Maharaj received India's second-highest civil honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1984 for his contributions in the field of dance.

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