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    Question

    Who was the first Odissi dancer from Odisha to receive

    Padma Vibhushan?
    A Sonal Mansingh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sanjukta Panigrahi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kelucharan Mohapatra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Madhvi Mudgal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Indian classical dancer, guru, and exponent of Odissi dance, who is credited with the revival and popularizing of this classical dance form in the 20th century. He is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhushan from Odisha.

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