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GK QUESTION#340

Consider the following statements about Rukmini Devi Arundale:

  1. She was the first female classical dancer in Indian history to be nominated as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.
  2. She founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

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Explanation

Both 1 and 2. She was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 1956, Kalidas Samman (1984), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1957) and Prani Mitra Award in 1968.

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