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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q31

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Surupa Sen is a famous _________ dancer.

 

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Odissi.

  • Surupa Sen is a renowned Odissi dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, based in Karnataka, India.
  • She has significantly contributed to the revival and global recognition of Odissi, one of India’s eight classical dance forms originating from Odisha.
  • Trained under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Protima Bedi, Surupa Sen is known for her innovative choreographies and graceful abhinaya (expression).
  • Her work blends tradition with contemporary storytelling, earning her accolades both in India and internationally.
  • Through Nrityagram, she has helped transform Odissi into a global performance art while maintaining its classical essence.