Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Padma Vibhushan'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Padma Vibhushan'?
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Dhyan Chand
C. Viswanathan Anand
D. Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Viswanathan Anand was the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

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