Question

Mrinalini Sarabhai and Rukamani Devi Arundale are associated with ____________ dance.
A. Bharatnatyam
B. Kuchipudi
C. Kathak
D. Kathakali

Answer 1

Hint: Let's discuss a variety of Indian dance genres, so Sangeet Natak Akademi currently offers a classic look at eight traditional Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North, West and Central India), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra), Odissi (Odisha), Manipuri (Manipur), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), and Sattriya (Assam).

Complete Answer:
Mrinalini born in modern-day Kerala on \[May{\text{ }}11,{\text{ }}1918\], was a prominent lawyer, with degrees from Harvard and London University who practiced law in the Madras Supreme Court, and A.V. Ammukutty, better known as Ammu Swaminathan, is a social worker, an independent activist and later a member of parliament. She attended a boarding school in Switzerland for two years, where he received his first lessons at Dalcroze school, a Western movement of movement. She studied at Shantiniketan under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore where he saw his true calling. Rukmini Devi was born on \[February{\text{ }}29,{\text{ }}1904\]in Madurai, Tamilnadu. She was an Indian theosophist, dancer, and dance artist of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, and an animal and social activist. She was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha. The most important revivalist of Bharatanatyam from its original style of 'sadhir' which was very popular among temple dancers, Devadasis, also worked for the re-establishment of traditional Indian art and crafts.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Rukamani Devi Arundale was honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest award of Indian society, in\[1956\], for her contribution to the arts. In \[1967\] by Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama of India. The Indian Board of Animal Welfare awarded him the ‘Prani Mitra’ award in \[1968\]for his work as an animal rights activist