SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 107

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q107

Padma Shri awardee Darshana Jhaveri is a famous ________ dancer.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Manipuri.

Padma Shri awardee Darshana Jhaveri is a celebrated Manipuri dancer, specializing in one of India's eight classical dance forms. Born in Mumbai in 1940, she emerged as a leading disciple of Guru Bipin Singh and, together with her sisters, helped popularize Manipuri dance across India from the 1950s onward . In 1972, she co-founded the Manipuri Nartanalaya, with centers in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Imphal. Her exceptional contribution to this elegant dance tradition earned her the Padma Shri in 2002.