Narthaki Nataraj, _________, becomes the first trans person to receive Padma Shri.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bharatanatyam dancer.
- Dr. Narthaki Nataraj was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards of India in 2019, making her the first transgender artist to receive that honour.
- Born male in the temple town of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Narthaki came to terms with her identity when she was 10.
- Dr. Narthaki is a disciple of Natya Kalanithi Thanjavur Thiru K P Kittappa Pillai, a direct descendant of the Tanjore Quartet brothers, who are considered the codifiers of Bharatanatyam.