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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who will be given the 1st Congressional Gold Medal for recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence?
A
Jawahar Lal Nehru
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
C V Raman
D
D D Basu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for military valor. It is generally presented by the president in the name of Congress.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. First President of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere was the first recipient of the International Gandhi Peace Prize.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recipients of Continental Congress Gold Medals Presented to Washington March 21, 1790 and currently resides at the Boston Public Library.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress awards civilians. The medals honor an individual, institution, or an event. Awarding the honor requires bicameral and Presidential approval.

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