SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q84

Who among the following Indian classical dancers, who popularised the Odissi dance form both in India and all over the world, received the honour of Padma Vibhushan in 2000?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Kelucharan Mohapatra.

The Indian classical dancer who popularized the Odissi dance form both in India and internationally and received the honor of Padma Vibhushan in 2000 is Kelucharan Mohapatra. He was a renowned exponent of Odissi and is credited with reviving and promoting this classical dance form on a global scale.