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Padma Shri Award winner Rani Karnaa was an exponent of which of the following dance forms?

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Padma Shri Award winner Rani Karnaa was an exponent of which of the following dance forms?

पद्मश्री पुरस्कार से सम्मानित रानी कर्णा निम्नलिखित में से किस शास्त्रीय नृत्य शैली की प्रसिद्ध कलाकार थीं?

Options / विकल्प

A. Odissi
ओडिसी

B. Kathak
कथक

C. Kuchipudi
कुचिपुड़ी

D. Kathakali
कथकली


Correct Answer / सही उत्तर

✅ B. Kathak (कथक)


Detailed Explanation / विस्तृत व्याख्या

Hindi

रानी कर्णा भारत की प्रसिद्ध शास्त्रीय नृत्यांगना थीं और उन्हें कथक नृत्य की महान कलाकारों में गिना जाता है।

उन्होंने कथक की लखनऊ घराना और जयपुर घराना दोनों परंपराओं में प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त किया था। उनकी प्रस्तुतियाँ भाव, लय, ताल और उत्कृष्ट पद-संचालन के लिए प्रसिद्ध थीं।

भारतीय शास्त्रीय नृत्य में उनके महत्वपूर्ण योगदान के लिए भारत सरकार ने उन्हें 2014 में पद्मश्री पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया।

उन्होंने कोलकाता में "संस्कृति सागर" नामक संस्था की स्थापना भी की, जहाँ उन्होंने कथक के संरक्षण और प्रशिक्षण का कार्य किया।


English

Rani Karnaa was one of India's most renowned classical dancers and a distinguished exponent of Kathak.

She was trained in both the Lucknow Gharana and Jaipur Gharana traditions of Kathak. Her performances were admired for their grace, rhythm, expressions, and intricate footwork.

In recognition of her contribution to Indian classical dance, she was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014.

She also founded "Sanskriti Sagar" in Kolkata to promote and preserve the Kathak tradition.


Why Other Options Are Incorrect / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं?

A. Odissi (ओडिसी)

❌ Classical dance form of Odisha known for Tribhanga posture and temple traditions.

C. Kuchipudi (कुचिपुड़ी)

❌ Classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh, famous for Tarangam performances.

D. Kathakali (कथकली)

❌ Classical dance-drama of Kerala known for elaborate makeup, costumes, and facial expressions.


Important Facts / महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य

Kathak (कथक)

  • Originated in North India.
  • Derived from the Sanskrit word "Katha" (story).
  • Traditionally performed by storytellers known as Kathakars.
  • Major Gharanas:
    • Lucknow Gharana
    • Jaipur Gharana
    • Banaras Gharana

कथक की विशेषताएँ

  • तेज़ पदचालन (Footwork)
  • घूमरियाँ (Chakkars)
  • भाव प्रदर्शन (Abhinaya)
  • तबला एवं पखावज की संगति

Exam Point / परीक्षा बिंदु

Dance FormState/Region
KathakUttar Pradesh/North India
BharatanatyamTamil Nadu
KathakaliKerala
KuchipudiAndhra Pradesh
OdissiOdisha
ManipuriManipur
MohiniyattamKerala
SattriyaAssam

One-Liner / एक पंक्ति में

Padma Shri awardee Rani Karnaa was a celebrated exponent of Kathak dance.

पद्मश्री सम्मानित रानी कर्णा कथक नृत्य की प्रसिद्ध एवं प्रतिष्ठित कलाकार थीं।

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