SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 27

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q27

The couple who won Padma Bhushan in 2009 for Bharatanatyam are ___________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan.

  • The couple who were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009 for their contribution to Bharatanatyam are Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan.
  • They are renowned for their exceptional work in the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, both as performers and as teachers. Their contributions have been instrumental in promoting and preserving the traditional art form, and they have been key figures in Indian dance for several decades.