SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q52

Raja and Radha Reddy were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000 for giving a new dimension to which dance form?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Kuchipudi.

Raja and Radha Reddy were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000 for their outstanding contribution to the Kuchipudi dance form. They are renowned for their duet performances that blend the masculine vigor with lyrical charm, giving this classical dance a new dimension without sacrificing its traditional essence. The couple has been instrumental in popularizing Kuchipudi globally and has trained numerous students at their institute, Natya Tarangini, in New Delhi.