On the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, Neeraj Chopra was awarded which of the following medals by the President of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Param Vishisht Seva Meda
On the eve of the 73rd Republic Day (which fell on January 25, 2022), the President of India awarded Neeraj Chopra the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) .
Neeraj Chopra—an Olympic gold‑medallist and serving Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles—became the first track‑and‑field athlete from India to win Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020. In recognition of his outstanding Olympic achievement and dedicated service, he received the PVSM, one of India’s highest non‑gallantry military decorations .
This honour was included in the list of 384 gallantry and service awards approved by the President just before Republic Day celebrations—a ceremony that recognised distinguished service across the armed forces.