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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q24

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Who holds the honour of being the Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam's Astana Nartaki?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e.Yamini Krishnamurthy 

Yamini Krishnamurthy debuted in 1957 in Madras.

  • She has the honor of being Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. She was also known as the "torch bearer" of the Kuchipudi form of dance.
  • Her dancing career brought her many awards, including the Padma Shree (1968) and the Padma Bhushan (2001), which are among the highest civilian awards of the Republic of India.