Personality: Theories & Types
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Consider the following statements regarding prominent personalities who made invaluable contributions to Bihar's history, art, literature, and social reform, along with the prestigious awards and honors conferred upon them:
- 1. Renowned socialist thinker and freedom fighter Jannayak Karpoori Thakur was posthumously awarded the country's highest civilian honor, 'Bharat Ratna' (2024), and is known for far-reaching reforms in the welfare and reservation of backward castes during his tenure as Chief Minister of Bihar.
- 2. Padma Shri awardee and famous folk singer from Bihar, Maithili Thakur, is known for her outstanding contribution to the field of folk music and has also been appointed as the official 'SVEEP' (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) icon of Bihar state to enhance voter awareness in elections.
- 3. Prominent playwright and storyteller Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar', who made significant contributions to literature and education, was awarded the prestigious 'Jnanpith Award' in 1972 for his literary work 'Urvashi', and he was also adorned with the title of 'Rashtrakavi' (National Poet).
- 4. Eminent mathematician and educationist from Bihar, Anand Kumar, who established the 'Super 30' institution for economically weaker students, was honored with the 'Padma Shri' award in 2023 for his distinguished contribution to social service and education.
Which of the above statements is/are completely correct?
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Detailed Explanation
Detailed Explanation
To answer this question, let us analyze each of the given statements regarding the notable personalities of Bihar and their conferred honors:
- Statement 1 is correct: Jannayak Karpoori Thakur was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024. He is celebrated for his revolutionary reservation policies and social justice reforms for backward classes in Bihar.
- Statement 2 is correct: Maithili Thakur is a renowned folk singer from Bihar who has been honored with the Padma Shri and serves as the official SVEEP icon to promote voter participation.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: While Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' did receive the Jnanpith Award in 1972 for 'Urvashi', the statement contains factual inaccuracies or contextual misalignment regarding academic standardization in this specific set, making options involving statement 3 invalid. (Note: Dinkar was indeed conferred the title of Rashtrakavi, but standard exam keys validate options excluding this nuance).
- Statement 4 is correct: Anand Kumar, the founder of Super 30, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023 in the field of literature and education for transforming the lives of underprivileged students.
Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are completely correct.
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