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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q29

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'Mother of Mohiniyattam' is a docu-fiction based on ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Kalamandalam Kallyanikutty Amma.

  • Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala, India.
  • Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was a legendary Mohiniyattam dancer from Kerala in southern India.
  • A recipient of Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award, she is regarded as the "Mother of Mohiniyattam".
  • She had played a pivotal role in resurrecting Mohiniyattam from a near-extinct state into a mainstream Indian classical dance.