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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian cricketer who received Padma Shri 2017 Award is
A
Ravichandran Ashwin
B
Virat Kohli
C
Suresh Raina
D
Ajinkya Rahane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Virat Kohli received the Padma Shri award in 2017. Virat Kohli is an Indian cricket player. Kohli captained India Under-19 cricket team to victory at the 2008 Under-19 World Cup. He was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2017 and 2018.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian cricket coach Gurcharan Singh was awarded Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, for coaching Delhi and India cricketers. Among other sports individuals to be accorded Padma Awards were Kalarippayattu exponent S.R.D. Prasad Gurukkal and Thang Ta guru K Shanathoiba Sharma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Raveena Tandon, Manipur BJP President Among 91 Awarded Padma Shri.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. MS Dhoni received the Padma Bhushan in 2018. MS Dhoni plays in Indian Cricket Team. Pankaj Advani, an Indian Billiards player also received Padma Bhushan in the same year.

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