Who among the following was decorated with the Padma Vibhushan award in…
2013
Who among the following was decorated with the Padma Vibhushan award in January 2013?
- A.
Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan
- B.
Mary Kom
- C.
Sharmila Tagore
- D.
Prof. Yash Pal
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Correct answer: D
In January 2013, Prof. Yash Pal (eminent scientist and science communicator) was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award. The other three personalities listed were honoured with the Padma Bhushan in the same year: Sharmila Tagore and Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan for art, and Mary Kom (boxing) for sport.