Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Vempati Chinna Satyam was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998. He was a ________ dancer.

Options:

Kuchipudi

Kathak

Manipuri

Kathakali

Correct Answer:

Kuchipudi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Kuchipudi

  • Vempati Chinna Satyam was a Kuchipudi dancer. He was born in 1929 in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh, India. He began learning Kuchipudi at a young age from his father, Vempati Pedda Satyam, and his uncle, Vempati Venkata Subbaiah. He went on to become one of the most renowned Kuchipudi dancers in the world.
  • Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive facial expressions. Kuchipudi is a solo dance form, and it is typically performed to the accompaniment of classical Indian music.
  • Vempati Chinna Satyam was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998, one of India's highest civilian honors.