Q28
Who is the first person to received Arjuna Award from Kerala?
A.
C. Balakrishnan
AnswerB.
Jimmy George
C.
M. D. Valsamma
D.
T. C. Yohannan
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
C. Balakrishnan was a Keralite mountaineer. He was awarded Arjuna Award for his achievements.He was the part of the first two Mount Everest expeditions by the Indian Army 1960 and 1962 was a wireless operator. He was the first South Indian to be awarded the Arjuna Award.