Who was the first female Kathak dancer to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first female Kathak dancer to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

A. Sitara Devi

B. Damayanti Joshi

C. Rohini Bhate

D. Shovana Narayan

Answer: Option B

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Damayanti Joshi, a noted Kathak exponent, was among the early female recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Kathak.

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Which Indian state is home to the 'Bihu' dance, which is often confused with classical dance?

A. Manipur

B. Odisha

C. Assam

D. Kerala

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Bihu is a popular folk dance of Assam, distinct from the classical Sattriya dance.

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The term 'Arangetram' is associated with which dance form?

A. Odissi

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Kathak

D. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Arangetram marks the debut on-stage performance of a student of Bharatanatyam.

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The 'Nritya Ratna' awardee 'Yamini Krishnamurthy' is proficient in which two dance forms?

A. Kathak and Manipuri

B. Sattriya and Chhau

C. Odissi and Mohiniyattam

D. Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Yamini Krishnamurthy, a recipient of Padma Vibhushan, excels in both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.

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