SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q84

Mallika Sarabhai is famous for which of the following dances?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  •  Mallika Sarabhai is celebrated for her contributions to Bharatanatyam, with a career marked by her mastery of the dance form, innovative choreographies, and her efforts in promoting both the arts and social causes.
  •  She is more famously associated with Bharatanatyam rather than Kuchipudi. Both are classical Indian dance forms, but Mallika Sarabhai has gained prominence primarily for her contributions to Bharatanatyam. 
  • Promotion of Dance: Mallika Sarabhai has played a crucial role in promoting Bharatanatyam both in India and internationally. Her performances have brought greater recognition to the dance form and helped in its global appreciation.
  • Artistic Legacy: Her contributions have enriched Bharatanatyam, and she has inspired many students and practitioners of the dance form through her performances and teachings.