Mrinalini Sarabhai who received 'Padma Shri' in the year 1965 was a recognized ________________ dancer.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
- Mrinalini Sarabhai was highly regarded for her expertise and contributions to Bharatanatyam, as well as other dance forms.
- She went on to receive her education in Santiniketan in West Bengal, under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore, where she found her true calling and went on to pursue a career in dance.
- Mrinalini Sarabhai has been awarded by the Indian government with the national civilian awards Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Padma Shri in 1965.