Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Name the classical dancer who was awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi.

Options:

Nileshwar Mukherjee

Haricharan Singh

Kelucharan Mohapatra

Bipin Singh

Correct Answer:

Kelucharan Mohapatra

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Kelucharan Mohapatra

The classical dancer who was awarded the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 1966 for his contribution to Odissi was Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Kelucharan Mohapatra is considered a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing Odissi in the 20th century.