Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Padma Vibhushan'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Padma Vibhushan'?

A. Sunil Gavaskar

B. Dhyan Chand

C. Viswanathan Anand

D. Sachin Tendulkar

Answer: Option C

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Viswanathan Anand was the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

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A. Tansen Samman

B. Kabir Samman

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Kalidas Samman is an award presented by the government of Madhya Pradesh for excellence in the arts.

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A. Best water management practices

B. Water conservation

C. All of the above

D. Efficient irrigation

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Which Indian film personality was the first to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

A. Raj Kapoor

B. Prithviraj Kapoor

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D. Satyajit Ray

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Devika Rani was the inaugural recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.

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