Classical dance in India - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Rukmini Devi Arundale is associated with -

a. Katahak
b. Bharathanatyam
c. Mohiniyattam
d. Odissi
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Bharathanatyam

Explanation:
- Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, and an activist for animal rights and welfare.
- She is considered the most important revivalist in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam from its original 'sadhir' style.
- She established Kalakshetra, an academy of dance and music, built around the ancient Indian Gurukul system, at Adyar, near Chennai.