Q85
Who of the following was the first recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award?
A.
Lata Mangeshkar
B.
Bhimsen Joshi
C.
Sachin Tendulkar
D.
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award. The Maharashtra Bhushan is a highest and prestigious award presented annually by the government of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Bhushan Award was started in 1996. Late writer Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first recipient of the honour.