SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

With a donation of ₹7,904 crore, ______ was declared the most generous
philanthropist in India by the ‘EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020’

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Azim Premji

Other Information-

  • With a donation of ₹ 7,904 crore, Azim Premji was adjudged the most generous philanthropist in India by the 'EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020'.
  • Shiv Nadar (Rs 795 crore) of HCL Technologies was second on the list with donations.
  • Mukesh Ambani (Rs 458 crore), chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited, was at the third position.
  • According to List 2022, a total of 15 individuals in India made an annual donation of more than Rs 100 crore. During this, he donated Rs 3 crore per day. Azim Premji, who topped the list for the last two years, donated Rs 484 crore in 2021-22.