Which famous Indian danseuse the first woman to be nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rukmini Devi Arundale.
· Rukmini Devi Arundale is the famous Indian danseuse the first woman to be nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha.
· Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and cultural icon who played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form of South India.
· Rukmini Devi Arundale founded Kalakshetra, an academy of dance and music, in Chennai in 1936.
· She was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, in 1952 by then-President Rajendra Prasad.
Facts to remember:
· The provisions regarding nominations to the Rajya Sabha are outlined in Articles 80 and 81 of the Constitution of India.
· Article 80 deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha and specifies that a certain number of members shall be nominated by the President.
· Article 81 outlines the representation of states and union territories in the Rajya Sabha.