Who was the first Indian to receive the 'Magasaysay Award'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to receive the 'Magasaysay Award'?
A. Vinoba Bhave
B. None of these
C. Mother Teresa
D. Jayaprakash Narayan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vinoba Bhave won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1958.

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