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?

  1. A.

    Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan

  2. B.

    Mary Kom

  3. C.

    Sharmila Tagore

  4. 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.

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