Who was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan?
Mary Kom was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan. Her award was for the year 2020; nomination or recommendation is distinct from conferment.
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Who was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan?
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Mary Kom was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan. Her award was for the year 2020; nomination or recommendation is distinct from conferment.
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Option A
Mary Kom was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan.
Option B
Kamlajit Sandhu was not the first woman sportsperson to receive this award.
Option C
P. T. Usha was not the first woman sportsperson to receive this award.
Option D
Anju Bobby George was not the first woman sportsperson to receive this award.
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