Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the first ever tribal to receive Padma Shree Award?

  1. Ignace Tirkey

  2. Dhanraj Pillai

  3. Dilip Tirkey

  4. Arjun Halappa
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Explanation

Dilip Tirkey, from the Oraon tribe in Odisha, became the first tribal to receive the Padma Shri award in 2004 for his contributions to field hockey. He had a distinguished career as a defender, captaining India and earning over 300 international caps. This recognition honored both his sporting excellence and tribal heritage representation.

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