SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q30

How many Indian dances have been recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as classical dance forms as of May 2022?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 8.

  • As of May 2022, 8 Indian dances have been recognized as classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
  • These 8 dances are – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.