Who among the following is the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development as of August 2021?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Vandana Katariya.
As of August 2021, Vandana Katariya, the Indian women's hockey team player, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development.
- She made her senior international debut in 2009 and retired in April 2025 as India's most-capped women's hockey player, with 320 international appearances and 158 goals.
- She was a key player in several major tournaments, including the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she became the first Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Games.
- Vandana has received prestigious awards such as the Arjuna Award (2021) and the Padma Shri (2022) for her contributions to Indian hockey.