Which dancer was the first person from Odisha to get Padma Vibhushan in 2000?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, a legendary Indian classical dancer and an exponent of Odissi dance, was the first person from Odisha to receive the Padma Vibhushan. He was awarded this second-highest civilian honor in India in the year 2000 for his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of art, particularly for his monumental contributions to the revival and popularization of Odissi dance in the 20th century.