Question

Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for _______.

• A. his war against corruption and launching Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Andolan
• B. his service to the Indian Army
• C. his remarkable social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar
• D. transforming a barren dry village called Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district into a model village of self-sufficiency, eco-friendly and harmony

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Padma Bhushan Award is given for distinguished service of a high order. Anna Hazare is best known for his tireless efforts to get rid of corruption in India such as protecting the efficient government officers from bad transfers and red tape issues in government offices. He worked towards the Jan Lokpal Bill and the passing of the Right to Information Act, thus empowering the common man when he realised that the system itself was filled with loopholes that enabled corruption. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for making his native village, Ralegan Siddhi, a role model for other villages by transforming it completely.