SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q71

Who among the following was the first woman to learn the all-male style of Kathakali and was also the founder of Darpana Academy Of Performing Arts that caters to various performing arts like dance, music, drama and puppetry?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Mrinalini Sarabhai.

The person you're referring to is Mrinalini Sarabhai. She was indeed the first woman to learn the traditionally all-male dance style of Kathakali. Additionally, she was the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, which is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The academy promotes various performing arts including dance, music, drama, and puppetry.