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UPSC 2006: Who among the following was presented with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna Award, 2005 for her lifetime achievement in dance?
(a)Chandralekha
(b)Tanjavur Balasaraswati
(c)Uma Sharma
(d)Yamini Krishnamurthy
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Chandralekha
For 2005, the Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred its highest honour, the ‘Akademi Ratna’ fellowship, on six artistes; the only dancer among them was the renowned contemporary choreographer Chandralekha. Therefore, option (a) Chandralekha is the right choice, while the other names were not awardees in 2005. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/zora-sehgal-bags-akademi-ratna-award/articleshow/1210678.cms?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Chandralekha. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2006, GS Paper 1, as Question 53. It falls under Art & Culture > Cultural Institutions & Awards.
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