Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India ?
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CUET General Aptitude Test Previous Year Question Paper (2024)
Bhavina Patel
Incorrect AnswerDevendra Jhajharia
Correct AnswerAvani Lekhara
Incorrect AnswerMariyappan Thangavelu
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Bhavina Patel
- Indian para table tennis player.
- Known for silver medals at international events.
- Not the recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
- Option 2: Devendra Jhajharia
- ???? Indian javelin thrower.
- Two-time Paralympic gold medalist.
- First para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in 2022.
- Correct Answer
- Option 3: Avani Lekhara
- Indian Paralympic shooter.
- Shot to fame with gold at Paralympics.
- Awarded the Padma Shri, not the Padma Bhushan.
- Option 4: Mariyappan Thangavelu
- High jump champion in Paralympics.
- Received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan in 2021.
- Not the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan.
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