Who was recognised as 'Asthana Nartaki' (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for her contribution in the development and promotion of the India classical dance forms ?

Yamini Krishnamurthy 

The correct answer is Option (3) - Yamini Krishnamurthy 

• Yamini Krishnamurthy was recognised as 'Asthana Nartaki' (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for her contribution in the development and promotion of the Indian classical dance forms.
• Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy, an Indian dancer who specialises in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, was born on December 20, 1940.
• In Madras, Yamini Krishnamurthy made his debut in 1957.
• She holds the honour of being the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer).
• The Padma Shree (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), three of the highest civilian honours bestowed by the Republic of India, were among the many honours she received for her dancing career.