Who was the first Indian woman to win the 'Magsaysay Award'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to win the 'Magsaysay Award'?

A. Ela Bhatt

B. M.S. Subbulakshmi

C. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

D. Mother Teresa

Answer: Option D

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Mother Teresa was the first Indian woman to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1962 for International Understanding.

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