SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 47

Solution: The correct answer is Baba Amte.
Explanation:
☛ Baba Amte (born Murlidhar Devidas Amte) was an eminent Indian social worker and social activist.
☛ He is globally renowned for his dedicated work toward the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.
☛ In 1949, he established Anandwan (Forest of Bliss) near Warora in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra as an ashram and community for leprosy patients.
☛ Later in life, he also actively participated in the Narmada Bachao Andolan to advocate for the rights of displaced tribal populations and environmental conservation.
☛ For his selfless humanitarian service, he was honored with several prestigious honors, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1971), Padma Vibhushan (1986), and the Gandhi Peace Prize (1999).
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kapil Dev: A legendary Indian cricketer who captained India to its first-ever Cricket World Cup title in 1983.
☛ C.V. Raman: A renowned physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the discovery of the Raman Effect and was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954.
☛ Viswanathan Anand: India's first chess Grandmaster (1988), a five-time World Chess Champion, and the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award).
☛ In 1985, Baba Amte organized the 'Knit India' (Bharat Jodo) national integration march from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which district of Maharashtra is the famous rehabilitation center 'Anandwan' located? → Chandrapur
☛ In which year was Sir C.V. Raman awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics? → 1930
☛ Who was the captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup? → Kapil Dev
☛ Who was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award in India? → Viswanathan Anand
☛ Which prestigious award was conferred upon Baba Amte in 1971 for Public Service? → Ramon Magsaysay Award