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UPSC 2008: Bimbavati Devi is a well-known dancer of which type of dance?
(a)Manipuri
(b)Bharat Natyam
(c)Kuchipudi
(d)Odissi
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Manipuri
Bimbavati Devi, trained by the legendary Manipuri guru Bipin Singh, is repeatedly profiled and featured as a leading performer of the Manipuri classical dance style, not Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi or Odissi. ([openpr.com](https://www.openpr.com/news/1824525/manipuri-dancer-bimbavati-devi-enthralls-audience?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Manipuri. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 70. It falls under Art & Culture > Classical Dance Forms.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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