Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Indian classical Bharatanatyam dancers received the honours of Padma Shri in 1981 and Padma Bhushan in 2003?

Options:

Savitha Sastry

Mallika Sarabhai

Rukmini Devi

Padma Subrahmanyam

Correct Answer:

Padma Subrahmanyam

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Padma Subrahmanyam

Padma Subrahmanyam, a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1981 and the Padma Bhushan award in 2003. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made significant contributions to the field of Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, through her performances, choreography, and research. These prestigious awards recognize her outstanding achievements and her invaluable contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance heritage.