Q421
Who is the first Padma Shri Awardee of Maharashtra?
A.
Asha Devi Aryanayakam
AnswerB.
Zarina Currimbhoy
C.
Manak Jehangir Bhickaji Maneckji
D.
Digamber Vasudev Joglekar
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Asha Devi Aryanayakam is the first Padma Shri Awardee of Maharashtra. She was closely connected with Sevagram of Mahatma Gandhi and the Bhoodan movement of Vinoba .