The 'Bharatanatyam' dancer 'Rukmini Devi Arundale' was also a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Bharatanatyam' dancer 'Rukmini Devi Arundale' was also a:

A. Physicist

B. Freedom fighter

C. Theosophist and Rajya Sabha member

D. Carnatic vocalist

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Rukmini Devi was a theosophist, founder of Kalakshetra, and served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

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The 'Mallika Sarabhai' is a noted exponent of which dance?

A. Kathak

B. Kuchipudi

C. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mallika Sarabhai is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist from Gujarat.

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Who is credited with reviving Sattriya dance in the 15th century?

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B. Srimanta Sankaradeva

C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

D. Madhavadeva

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mahapurush Sankaradeva established the Sattriya dance form as part of his Vaishnavite movement in Assam.

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Which state's classical dance form is 'Mohiniyattam'?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Kerala

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Mohiniyattam is the classical dance form of Kerala.

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