Internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, Padma Subrahmanyam, was awarded which of the following awards in 2024?
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Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Padma Vibhushan.
In 2024, Bharatanatyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.
This award was given in recognition of her distinguished contributions to the arts, especially for bridging dance practice with scholarly research (notably her work on the Karanas in Indian dance and sculpture) and her lifetime achievements as performer, choreographer, teacher and researcher.