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[#256] R. K. Laxman is a renowned -
Correct Answer

(C) Cartoonist

Explanation

Solution: Rasipuram Krishnaswami Laxman(24 October 1921 - 26 January 2015), commonly known as R. K. Laxman, was an Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist.

[#257] Dr. Amiya Chakravarthy is known for his -
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(C) being literary Secretary to R. N. Tagore

Explanation

Solution: Amiya Chandra Chakravarty (1901- 1986) was an Indian literary critic, academic, and Bengali poet. He was a close associate of Rabindranath Tagore, and edited several books of his poetry. He was also an associate of Gandhi, and an expert on the American catholic writer and monk, Thomas Merton.

[#258] Guru Gopi Krishna was a maestro of which of the following dance format?
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(B) Kathak

Explanation

Solution: Gopi Krishna was an exponent of the Benares Gharana style of Kathak. He incorporated many elements of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam in his dance.

[#259] Ms. Bachendri Pal had undertaken a unique expedition for focusing attention on which of these?
Correct Answer

(D) Sprit of Adventure

Explanation

Solution: Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer, who in 1984 became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She was awarded the third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan by Government of India in 2019.

[#260] Which of the following fields A. Nageshwara Rao is associated with?
Correct Answer

(C) Film Actor

Explanation

Solution: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, widely known as ANR, was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.