Who amongst the following is selected for Basawa Award (2006-07) by the Karnataka Government ?
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(A) Dr. Manmohan Singh
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(B) A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
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(C) Sonia Gandhi
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(D) Pratibha Patil
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Basava Award (Basava Puraskar) is Karnataka's highest civilian award, named after the 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, then President of India, received this award for 2006-07 for his contributions to science and promoting national integration. The award recognizes individuals who have worked for social harmony and communal peace.