Kelucharan Mohapatra was an exponent of which of the following categories of dance?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Odissi.
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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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The famous dance form of Odisha is Chhau, Gotipua, Danda Nata, Sambapuri, Dalkhai, Chaitighoda, and Medha Nacha.
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Bharatnatyam is the dance of Tamil Nadu.
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Kuchipudi is the dance of Andhra Pradesh.
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Manipuri is the dance of Manipur.