Question : Rukmini Devi was featured in India Today's list of "100 People Who Shaped India". She was awarded with "Padma Bhushan" in the year 1956 and the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship" in 1967. She was associated with which of the following dances?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The correct answer is Bharatanatyam .
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a theosophist, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer renowned for revitalising the dance form. Breaking from the traditional " sadhir " style of temple dancers, she led Bharatanatyam's revival. Additionally, she championed the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and crafts. Notably, Rukmini Devi made history as the first woman appointed to the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
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