SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q28

The efforts of Siddhendra Yogi have brought glory to the dance form called ______.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kuchipudi.

The classical dance of Kuchipudi was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from the Bhamakalapam dance drama. The play Bhamakalpam deals with the Hindu god, Lord Krishna and his companions Satyabhama and Rukmini.

A) ​Kuchipudi is one of eight classical dance styles of India.

B) Kuchipudi is indigenous to the state of Andhra Pradesh and differs from the other five classical styles by the inclusion of singing.

C) Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance art that originated in a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India.