Which Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and film star, already awarded the Padma Shri in 1968, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2024 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony?
Vyjayanthimala
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Vyjayanthimala.
Bhushan in 2024 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony. She had previously been awarded the Padma Shri in 1968 for her contributions to dance and cinema. Vyjayanthimala is celebrated for her classical dance performances and her remarkable acting career in the Indian film industry. Over the years, she has played a key role in popularizing Bharatanatyam both in India and abroad. Her achievements in dance and cinema, along with her dedication to preserving traditional Indian art forms, make her one of the most respected figures in the cultural sphere.
In addition to her work in dance, she starred in numerous successful Bollywood films and was known for her grace, beauty, and strong performances. The Padma Bhushan award recognized her exceptional contributions to Indian art and culture, marking another milestone in her illustrious career.
Other options:
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Rukmini Devi Arundale: An influential figure in Bharatanatyam who received the Padma Bhushan in 1956.
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Shobana: A celebrated dancer and actress who received the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
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Hema Malini: A renowned actress and classical dancer but not awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2024.
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Important Questions from Art and Culture of India
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
(1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
(2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
(3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?
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