Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Who among the following has been conferred Padma Vibhusan in the year 2012?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: KG Subramanyan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “KG Subramanyan”.
Kalpathi Ganpathi "K.G." Subrahmanyan was an Indian artist. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2012.

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