Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000, was an exponent of which of the following classical dances of India?

Options:

Kathakali

Odissi

Kathak

Mohiniyattam

Correct Answer:

Odissi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Odissi

  • Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is a master and a legend in his chosen field, with a name now synonymous with Odissi dance throughout the world.
  • He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1966, the title of Padma Shri in January 1974, an honorary doctorate in January 1982, the Padma Bhushan in 1988 and the Kalidas Samman in 1989.