Q. Consider the following personalities:
  1. Birju Maharaj
  2. Shambhu Maharaj
  3. Sitara Devi
Which of the above are renowned exponents of the Kathak dance form?

Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Birju Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj, and Sitara Devi are all celebrated exponents of Kathak, one of India's eight classical dance forms. Both Birju Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj belong to the Lucknow Gharana, while Sitara Devi is acclaimed for her dynamic Kathak performances. All three have made significant contributions to Kathak's development and global acclaim.
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