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2020

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

Who has been conferred with the Raja Ravi Varma State Award for the year 2020?

A	Vasudev Kamath
B	Paresh Maity
C	Samir Mondal
D	Devajyoti Ray

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Raja Ravi Varma State Award was conferred on veteran painter from Kalaburagi, Prof. J.S. Khanderao (for the year 2019) and senior artist from Mumbai, Vasudev Kamath (2020). The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10, 000 and a citation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Manoj received the award at the hands of G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, Professor Kaptan Singh Solanki, Former Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Tripura, and Rakesh Asthana, Commissioner of Police, Delhi. There was an exhibition of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma at the event.

Detailed explanation-3: -The award carries a cash prize of RS. 10, 000 and a citation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Painter Akkitham Narayanan has been chosen for the Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2015, a press note issued here said. He was chosen for the award for his unique contributions to modern painting.

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