Question : Who among the following classical dancers was the first person from Odisha to be conferred the Padma Vibhushan?
Option 1: Pankaj Charan Das
Option 2: Raghunath Dutta
Option 3: Deba Prasad Das
Option 4: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Correct Answer: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Solution : The correct option is Kelucharan Mohapatra .
The famous classical dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra was the first Odisha resident to receive the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours. Legendary Odissi dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra made important contributions to the advancement and preservation of traditional Indian dance. In 2000, he was granted the Padma Vibhushan in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the performing arts.
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