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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 27 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

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Who among the following is known as a descendant of Ishwari Prasad, the first Kathak teacher?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Birju Maharaj.

  • Birju Maharaj was a wonderful singer with a strong grip over Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan and Ghazals.
  • Pandit Birju Maharaj has won several honors and awards including the coveted Padma Vibhushan (1986), Kalidas Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Soviet Land Nehru Award and Sangam Kala Award etc.
  • In the 2002 film ‘Devdas’, Birju had choreographed the song ‘Kaahe Chhed Mohe.’ He has also worked as a choreographer in well-known movies like ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, ‘Umrao Jaan’, and ‘Bajirao Mastani.’