President Ram Nath Kovind conferred which award on Matha B Manjamma for Jogati Nrithyaa in 2021?
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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Padma Bhushan
Incorrect AnswerPadma Shri
Correct AnswerPadma Vibhushan
Incorrect AnswerSangeet Natak Akademi
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Padma Shri award on Matha B Manjamma for her contributions to Jogati Nrithyaa.
- Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian awards, recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields.
- Matha B Manjamma is known for her work in preserving and promoting the traditional folk art form of Jogati Nrithyaa.
- Option 1, Padma Bhushan, is a higher honor than Padma Shri but not the one awarded to Manjamma.
- Option 3, Padma Vibhushan, is the second-highest civilian award, above the Padma Bhushan.
- Option 4, Sangeet Natak Akademi, is a national award for performance arts, but not the award conferred by the President in this context.
- Correct Answer: Padma Shri
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