Which of the following awards did Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad receive in January 2022?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Padma Bhushan.
In January 2022, senior Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad was conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third‑highest civilian honour, in the Public Affairs category. This announcement was made by the Government of India on 25 January 2022, just before Republic Day, and included names of 17 individuals selected for the Padma Bhushan that year. Azad, a seasoned Congress leader and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister, received this recognition for his distinguished service in public life and parliamentary democracy.