Narthaki Nataraj, _________, becomes the first trans person to receive Padma Shri.
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SSC CHSL 24th May 2022 Shift-1
Kathak dancer
Incorrect AnswerOdissi dancer
Incorrect AnswerManipuri dancer
Incorrect AnswerBharatanatyam dancer
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Correct option 4: Bharatanatyam dancer
Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, became the first transgender woman to receive the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2019 .?
Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Narthaki Nataraj specializes in the Tanjore-based Nayaki Bhava tradition of Bharatanatyam. She has dedicated over three decades to the art form, establishing herself as a prominent figure in Indian classical dance. Her recognition with the Padma Shri underscores her exceptional contributions to the field of Bharatanatyam.
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