Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Shovana Narayan was awarded which of the following awards in 2013 ?

Options:

Guru Deba Prasad

Sangam Kala

Kalidas Samman 

Bharat Muni Samman 

Correct Answer:

Guru Deba Prasad

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Guru Deba Prasad

  • Indian Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan is also a career officer for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
  • She has received Padma Shri and performs both in India and abroad.
  • Her mentor was Birju Maharaj.
  • In 2013, Guru Deba Prasad honors were given to Shovana Narayan.
  • Her efforts to combine Kathak with other important dance genres including Tap dancing, Spanish Flamenco, and Western Classical Ballet are extraordinary.
  • Shovana is a well-known author and social critic.