Raja and Radha Reddy received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for their contribution to ____________ dance.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Kuchipudi.
- Shri Raja and Radha Reddy are Kuchipudi dancing couple. They are from Telangana. Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh.
- They have been conferred India's highest civilian awards Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Nritya Choodamani Awards.
- They started the Natya Tarangini Institute of Kuchipudi dance in New Delhi.
Other Options:
- Odissi: It originated in the temples of Odisha, again a classical Indian dance.
- Sattriya: It is a classical Indian dance form originating from Assam, known for its devotional themes and connection to the Vaishnava monasteries called Sattras.
- Kathak: It is one of the classical dances of India and was originated in Uttar Pradesh.
- Kathakali: It s a classical Indian dance-drama, originating from Kerala.