Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following dancers is the first transwoman to receive a Padma Shri Award for her contribution to Indian Classical dance?

Options:

Narthaki Nataraj

Yamini Natrajan

Savitri Devi

Padma Valli

Correct Answer:

Narthaki Nataraj

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Narthaki Nataraj

The correct answer is Narthaki Nataraj, Bharatanatyam dancer. In 2019, awarded Padma Shri, making her the first transgender woman to be awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award.