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Current Affairs UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

In the year 2007, which of the following had been awarded with Padam Bibhushan?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Khushwant Singh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Khushwant Singh”.
In 2007, the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, was awarded to: (3) Khushwant Singh

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