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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite (Knight in the National Order of Merit) by the French government recently.
A
Martha Carolyn Matheny
B
Thomas A. Benes
C
Prajna Chowta
D
Paul Alexander Wijnberg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -CHENNAI: Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam will be conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the Knight of the Order of the Merit, by the French governmentShe has been selected for her singing talent and contribution to the development of Indo-France relations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite) was created in 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle. This Presidential award recognizes distinguished service to France, in the military as well as in the public and private sectors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour-the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian and speaker, Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.

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