The prestigious award conferred on eminent Odissi dance exponents is the:

The correct answer is: b) Guru Pankaj Charan Das Award.

The Guru Pankaj Charan Das Award is a prestigious award conferred on eminent Odissi dance exponents. It is named after Guru Pankaj Charan Das, who was a pioneer of Odissi dance. The award is given annually by the Guru Pankaj Charan Das Smriti Samiti, a non-profit organization that was founded in his memory.

The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento. It is presented at a ceremony that is held in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. The award is open to all Odissi dancers who have made a significant contribution to the art form.

The other options are incorrect because:

• a) Deba Prasad Das Award is a literary award given to writers in Odia language.
• c) Dharmapada Award is a religious award given to people who have made a significant contribution to the promotion of Buddhism.
• d) Sanjukta Panigrahi Award is a dance award given to dancers in any genre of dance.