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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

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 Ishwari Prasad is credited to have introduced the ________ Gharana of Kathak.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Ishwari Prasad is credited with introducing the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak.

  1. He is believed to have laid the foundation of this Gharana in the 18th century.
  2. The Lucknow Gharana emphasizes expressive storytelling, graceful movements, and intricate footwork.
  3. It developed under the patronage of the Nawabs of Awadh, particularly Wajid Ali Shah.
  4. Ishwari Prasad’s descendants carried forward the legacy of this classical dance form.
  5. The Lucknow Gharana is renowned for its elegance, emotional expressiveness, and subtlety in performance.