Who among the following personalities was awarded the Officer of the Legion of
Honour award?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Lata Mangeshkar.
- The 'Nightingale of India', Lata Mangeshkar has been conferred France's highest civilian award, the Insignia of 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur' (Officer of the Legion of Honour).
- The 'Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) is the highest distinction that can be conferred by the French Republic on a French citizen as well as on a foreigner.
- Other famous personalities who have been awarded this honour include Steven Spielberg and actor Gerard Depardieu.