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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

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Famous classical dancer Tanjore Balasaraswati was awarded the _________ in 1977.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Padma Vibhushan.

  • Tanjore Balasaraswati was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1977, the third and the second highest civilian honours given by the Government of India.
  • She was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1957.
  • In 1973, the Madras Music Academy conferred on her the title of Sangeetha Kalanidhi and the same year, she also received a doctorate degree from Rabindra Bharati University in Shantiniketan in West Bengal.