Who is the first female classical dancer in Indian history to be nominated as a Member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Rukmini Devi Arundale.
· Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer.
· She is credited with reviving and popularizing Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu.
· In 1952, she became the first female classical dancer to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha, recognizing her contributions to Indian arts and culture.
· Rukmini Devi founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, an academy dedicated to the preservation and teaching of traditional Indian art forms, including dance, music, and visual arts.
· Shobha Naidu was a celebrated Kuchipudi dancer from Andhra Pradesh, known for her mastery and contribution to the dance form.