SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 11 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

With which of the following dance forms is Rukmini Devi Arundale associated?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Bharatnatyam.

Rukmini Devi Arundale is closely associated with Bharatanatyam, one of the classical dance forms of India originating from Tamil Nadu. She played a pioneering role in reviving and popularizing Bharatanatyam during the 20th century, transforming it from a temple ritual to a respected performance art on stage. Rukmini Devi also founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai in 1936, which became a premier institute for training in dance, music, and traditional arts, preserving and promoting India’s cultural heritage.