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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

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Who among the following invented and perfected India’s classical dance form Sattras?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. Srimanta Sankardev.

  • 'Satras' are the important historic sites of social and cultural revolution of Assam.
  • Barpeta district of Assam is known as the 'Land of the Satras'.
  • Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was a saint, scholar, playwright, social and religious reformer.
  • His major works include literacy creations ‘Kirtan Ghosa’, ‘Gunamala’,  holy songs ‘Borgeet’, dramas written by him are known as ‘Ankia Naat’ and Sattriya Dance.