Indian Honours and Awards

Parivartan was the NGO established by Arvind Kejriwal before his entry into politics. It worked on issues of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption using the Right to Information Act. Kejriwal's work through Parivartan and his broader activism earned him the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2006 for 'emergent leadership'. The other options (Aastha, Parikrama, Aawahan) are not associated with him.

K. Balachander, the renowned Tamil filmmaker, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2010 for his lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. Kishore Kumar died in 1987, Lata Mangeshkar received it in 1989, and Manna Dey received it in 2007.

Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, who shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosome structure, did his graduation (B.Sc.) in Physics from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. His later specialization was in biology, but his undergraduate degree was in physics.

Kamaleshwar (Hindi writer) was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2003 for his novel 'Kitne Pakistan' (How Many Pakistans). The novel explores the Partition's impact and questions of identity. Kamaleshwar was a significant figure in Hindi literature known for his progressive themes.

N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys, received the 2002 National Award for Excellence in Public Administration and Management Sciences for his contributions to the IT industry and ethical business practices. This award recognizes leadership in management and public service.

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, the legendary classical vocalist, was awarded India's highest civilian honor the Bharat Ratna in 2008. He was renowned for his contribution to Hindustani classical music, particularly the Kirana gharana. The other options - M.S. Dhoni (cricket), Mallika Sarabhai (dance), and Birju Maharaj (Kathak dance) - are all accomplished in their fields but haven't received Bharat Ratna.

Dr. Sudha Mahalingam was the recipient of the first K. Subrahmanyam Award for Excellence in Strategic Studies, instituted in memory of the renowned strategic analyst K. Subrahmanyam.

The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980, is widely known as the 'Alternative Nobel Prize' because it honors individuals and organizations working on practical solutions to global problems. The award recognizes courageous and visionary work in fields like peace, human rights, and environmental protection, often highlighting those ignored by mainstream institutions.

Surjit Singh (1918-1995) was a distinguished Punjabi writer who received the Padma Shri award in 1985 for his contributions to Punjabi literature. He was known for his novels, short stories, and literary criticism. Some of his famous works include 'Suhaag' and 'Tutta Vakhna'. He was a progressive writer who addressed social issues and the plight of common people in his works.

Nirmal Verma, a renowned Hindi writer, received the Jnanpith Award in 1999 for his contributions to Hindi literature. He was one of the pioneers of the 'Nayi Kahani' movement in Hindi fiction.

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Correct answer is (3). 

The Dronacharya Award is India's highest honor for outstanding coaches in sports and games. It was instituted in 1985 and recognizes coaches who have produced medal-winning athletes at international competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Dr. C. V. Raman were the first three recipients of 'Bharat Ratna' in 1954.

Amartya Sen is the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998