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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL - 18 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q35

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A ‘Nattuvanar’ conducts a ______ dance recital.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bharatanatyam.

  • A 'Nattuvanar' conducts the Bharatanatyam dance recital.
  • Bharatanatyam or Sadhir Attam is a classical dance form primarily from South India.
  • This dance was developed and spread by Devadasis in Tamil Nadu.
  • Nattuvanar was a master and choreographer, and also a cymbal player.
  • Bharatnatyam was performed by some families of the Tanjore district and their successors were known as 'Nattuvanar'.