Who was the first Indian recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award?

A. Baba Amte

B. Acharya Vinoba Bhave

C. Jayaprakash Narayan

D. Mother Teresa

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Acharya Vinoba Bhave received the first Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958.

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