Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is the exponent of which of the following Indian classical dance forms ?

Options:

Bharatanatyam

Manipuri

Sattriya

Odissi

Correct Answer:

Bharatanatyam

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Bharatanatyam

  • Rukmini Devi Arundale was a reputed dancer and choreographer of 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.
  • She was featured in India Today's list of 100 people who shaped India.