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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who has become the first Indian transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri?

A	Madurai Chinna Pillai
B	Bangaru Adigalar
C	R V Ramani
D	Narthaki Nataraj

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Narthaki Nataraj is an Indian transwoman Bharatanatyam dancer. In 2019, she was awarded the Padma Shri, making her the first transgender woman to be awarded India’s fourth-highest civilian award.

Detailed explanation-2: -Manjamma was awarded Padma Shri for her contribution to folk dance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transgender folk dancer Matha B Manjamma Jogati was honoured with a Padma Shri award for her contribution to arts by President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Detailed explanation-4: -3- How many transgender awardee(s) will be conferred the Padma Awards 2022? Explanation: The Padma Awards 2022 announced by the Government of India doesn’t include a transgender awardee.

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