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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q41

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Vempati Chinna Satyam was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998. He was a _______
dancer.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kuchipudi.

  • The Kuchipudi dance form was popularized by the legendary dancer named Vempati Chinna Satyam.
  • In the year 1963 a Kuchipudi Art Academy was started by Vempati, which had to its credit more than 15 dance dramas and 180 solo items choreographed and composed by Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. 

  • He was awarded by many State Governments of India such as Kalidas Puraskar by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Kalaimamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He was honoured with a Doctorate degree by Andhra University.

  • He was also awarded Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.