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Recognizing the Contributions of Renowned Dancers

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Which renowned dancer is known for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrinalini Sarabhai is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is considered to be the father of modern Kathak dance?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Pandit Birju Maharaj

  3. Shambhu Maharaj

  4. Lachhu Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is widely regarded as the father of modern Kathak dance. He is known for his innovative choreography and his ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements in his performances.

Which dancer is known for her contributions to the Odissi dance form?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Mrinalini Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Kathak Queen'?

  1. Sitara Devi

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitara Devi is a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer who is known as the 'Kathak Queen'. She is known for her grace, elegance, and innovative choreography.

Which dancer is known for his contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form?

  1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is considered to be the 'Father of Manipuri Dance'?

  1. Guru Bipin Singh

  2. Guru Amubi Singh

  3. Guru Paikhomba Singh

  4. Guru Atomba Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh is considered to be the 'Father of Manipuri Dance'. He is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of Manipuri dance forms.

Which dancer is known for her contributions to the Mohiniyattam dance form?

  1. Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Kathakali Maestro'?

  1. Guru Kelu Nair

  2. Guru Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair

  3. Guru Chengannur Raman Pillai

  4. Guru Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboodiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair is known as the 'Kathakali Maestro'. He is a renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer who is known for his innovative choreography and his ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements in his performances.

Which dancer is known for her contributions to the Sattriya dance form?

  1. Guru Jatin Goswami

  2. Guru Bhogendra Narayan Dev Goswami

  3. Guru Prahlad Chandra Goswami

  4. Guru Ghanakanta Bora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Jatin Goswami is a renowned Sattriya dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Thumri Queen'?

  1. Kishori Amonkar

  2. Gangubai Hangal

  3. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  4. Amir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kishori Amonkar is known as the 'Thumri Queen'. She is a renowned Thumri singer and performer who is known for her soulful renditions of Thumri and other classical vocal forms.

Which dancer is known for his contributions to the Chhau dance form?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  3. Guru Durga Charan Ranbir

  4. Guru Singhari Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Mayadhar Raut is a renowned Chhau dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Bharatanatyam Empress'?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Bhagyalakshmi

  4. Padma Subrahmanyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is known as the 'Bharatanatyam Empress'. She is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who is known for her grace, elegance, and innovative choreography.

Which dancer is known for his contributions to the Yakshagana dance form?

  1. Guru B.V. Karanth

  2. Guru K. Shivarama Karanth

  3. Guru H.K. Rangnath

  4. Guru M.V. Kamath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru B.V. Karanth is a renowned Yakshagana dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Kathakali King'?

  1. Guru Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair

  2. Guru Chengannur Raman Pillai

  3. Guru Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboodiri

  4. Guru Guruvayur Dorai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair is known as the 'Kathakali King'. He is a renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer who is known for his innovative choreography and his ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements in his performances.

Which dancer is known for her contributions to the Manipuri dance form?

  1. Guru Amubi Singh

  2. Guru Paikhomba Singh

  3. Guru Atomba Singh

  4. Guru Rajkumar Singhajit Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Amubi Singh is a renowned Manipuri dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

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