Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous exponent of which form of dance?

Options:

Bharatnatyam

Kuchipudi

Mohiniattam

Kathakali

Correct Answer:

Bharatnatyam

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Bharatnatyam

-  Rukmini Devi Arundale, who was born on February 29, 1904, and died on February 24, 1986, was an Indian theosophist, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, and animal rights, campaigner.

- She was the first woman to be nominated for election to India’s upper body of parliament, the Rajya Sabha.

- The foremost proponent of bringing back Bharatanatyam from the original “sadhir” style performed by the Devadasis temple dancers, she also sought to revive traditional Indian arts and crafts.