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    Question

    In which year was Milkha Singh awarded the Padma Shri

    for his outstanding achievements in athletics?
    A 1956 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1959 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1962 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1964 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Milkha Singh, widely celebrated as "The Flying Sikh," was an eminent Indian sprinter who gained recognition while serving in the Indian Army. His athletic prowess led him to secure gold medals in both the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games and represent India in three consecutive Summer Olympics (1956, 1960, 1964). His remarkable contributions to Indian sports were honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 1959.

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