SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q53

Which extraordinary scholar and artist of the 17th century AD composed Bhaamaakalaapam,  a dance drama based on Kuchipudi?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Siddhendra Yogi

  • Siddhendra Yogi was an extraordinary scholar and artist of the 17th century who composed Bhamakalapam, a dance drama based on Kuchipudi.
  • Kuchipudi is a famous dance style of Andhra Pradesh. It is famous throughout South India. This dance takes its name from Kuchipudi village in Divi taluk of Krishna district, where the Brahmins living there practiced this traditional dance.