Who among the following was the first transgender Bharatanatyam dancer to receive Padma Shri in 2019?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC MTS 18th July 2022 Shift-2
Narthaki Nataraj
Correct AnswerNaaz Joshi
Incorrect AnswerLaxmi Narayan Tripathi
Incorrect AnswerManjamma Jogati
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Narthaki Nataraj: She was the first transgender Bharatanatyam dancer to be awarded the Padma Shri in 2019. Narthaki is renowned for her dedication to reviving traditional Bharatanatyam and has broken barriers in the classical dance world.
- Naaz Joshi: She is known as India's first international transgender beauty queen and has made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community but is not linked directly to Bharatanatyam or the Padma Shri.
- Laxmi Narayan Tripathi: A prominent transgender activist in India. Although she has made notable social contributions, the context of the award and dance is not directly related.
- Manjamma Jogati: Renowned for her work in folk dance and social activism but not Bharatanatyam or the 2019 Padma Shri.
So, the right answer is Narthaki Nataraj. .
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By: santosh