Sitara Devi, recipient of the Padma Shri award, was renowned for her contributions to which field?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kathak.
Sitara Devi, hailed as one of the eminent dancers of modern India and revered as the "Kathak queen," achieved remarkable acclaim throughout her career. At the age of 16, she was bestowed with the title of 'Dance Samrini' by Rabindranath Tagore. Her accolades include the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1969, the Padma Shree award in 1973, the Kalidas Samman award in 1995, and the Nritya Nipuna award presented by then President R. Venkataraman. She passed away in Mumbai on November 25, 2014.