Which of the following Academies is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India? A. National School of Drama B. Sangeet Academy C. Sahitya Academy D. Lalit Kala Academy

National School of Drama
Sangeet Academy
Sahitya Academy
Lalit Kala Academy

The correct answer is: B. Sangeet Natak Akademi

The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is the national academy for music, dance, and drama in India. It was established in 1952 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi Act, 1952, with the objective of fostering the development of these art forms in India. The SNA is headquartered in New Delhi, and has branches in all the states of India.

The SNA organizes a variety of activities to promote the development of music, dance, and drama in India. These activities include:

  • Conducting workshops and seminars on various aspects of these art forms.
  • Organizing performances by leading artists in these art forms.
  • Providing financial assistance to talented artists in these art forms.
  • Publishing books and journals on these art forms.
  • Conducting research on these art forms.

The SNA is a member of the International Association of Theatre Critics (IATC) and the International Music Council (IMC).

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A. National School of Drama is a premier institute for training in the performing arts, located in New Delhi.
  • C. Sahitya Akademi is the national academy for literature in India.
  • D. Lalit Kala Akademi is the national academy for the visual arts in India.