Question

    Rukmini Devi was featured in India Today's list of ' 100

    People who Shaped India'. She was awarded with 'Padma Bhushan' in the year 1956 and the 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship' in 1967. She was associated with which of the following dance?
    A Manipuri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bharatnatyam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kathakali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Odissi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bharatnatyam In 1956, Rukmini Devi was awarded the Padma Bhushan. in 1967 she received the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship". Rukmini Devi was the first woman to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

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