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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

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Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair won the Padma Bhushan for which dance form?

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 4 i.e.Kathakali.

  • Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair was a performer of Kathakali, who practiced the Kerala art form for more than seven decades.
  • He performed characters in Kalluvazhi tradition, a stylisation in Kathakali. Though he did not belong to a Kathakali family, he catapulted to become a legendary Kathakali artist with his hard work. 
  • He was the winner of the coveted Padma Bhushan Award in 2007.