Sangeet Natak Academy Awards were earlier known as ________________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Presidential Awards.
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards were earlier known as the Presidential Awards. These awards, established in 1952 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, are given annually to recognize outstanding contributions in the fields of performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, and puppetry.
- The name was changed from Presidential Awards to Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards to better reflect the Academy's role in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of India.