SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q59

The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was the face of the KalkaBindadin gharana of ____________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Lucknow.

Pandit Birju Maharaj, the world-famous Kathak dancer, was the face of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak. This gharana, also known as the Lucknow gharana, is one of the major schools or styles of Kathak, a classical dance form of India.

Kathak originated in the northern Indian subcontinent and is characterized by its intricate footwork, graceful movements, and expressive storytelling through dance.