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Who among the following Indian dancers was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  • 1
    Rukmini Devi Arundale
  • 2
    Madhuri Dixit
  • 3
    Mallika Sarabhai
  • 4
    Saroj Khan
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Answer : 1. "Rukmini Devi Arundale"
Explanation :

The first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of India's Parliament) was Rukmini Devi Arundale. She was not only a renowned Indian dancer but also a theosophist, choreographer, and activist. Rukmini Devi Arundale made significant contributions to the revival of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, and her nomination to the Rajya Sabha was a testament to her influence and contribution to the cultural and artistic heritage of India.

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