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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

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Sonal Mansingh was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for which of the following classical dance forms?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Odissi.

  • Sonal Mansingh is a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher, expert in the Indian classical dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
  • She is the founder of the Centre for Indian Classical Dances (CICD) in New Delhi.
  • She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2003, two of India's highest civilian honors.
  • She has also been honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Kalidas Samman, among others.