Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Devendra Jhajharia
Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia received the Padma Bhushan in 2022, the first para-athlete to be given the award. He won Paralympic gold in 2004 (Athens) and 2016 (Rio) and silver in 2020 (Tokyo).