Multiple choice

Which among the following Indian environmentalists was conferred with the Sydney Peace Prize given by the University of Sydney in 2010?

  1. Sunderlal Bahuguna

  2. Madhav Gadgil

  3. Sunita Narain

  4. Vandana Shiva
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Explanation

The distinguished Indian physicist and environmentalist, Dr Vandana Shiva, has been announced as the recipient of the 2010 Sydney Peace Prize.The 57-year-old philosopher, environmentalist, women’s activist and author has won the award for her work on empowerment of women in developing countries, advocacy of the human rights of small farming communities, and scientific analysis of environmental sustainability, a Sydney University release said.

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