Who was chosen as the first recipient of the Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar non violence award in India?

Introduction / Context:
The Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar is a contemporary Indian award created to honour individuals who have demonstrated outstanding courage, restraint, and commitment to non violence and peace. This question checks whether the learner knows who was selected as the very first recipient of this award, connecting current affairs with the broader value of ahimsa in Indian culture and history.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The award mentioned is the Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar, named after Bhagwan Mahavir, an important figure in Jainism known for his emphasis on non violence.
• The question asks specifically for the first person chosen for this award.
• Four options are given, all well known Indian personalities, but only one is factually correct.

Concept / Approach:
To answer correctly, the learner must recall recent Indian current affairs and honours. The first Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar was instituted by a Jain organisation to recognise an act symbolising bravery, composure, and non violent values. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force was chosen as the first recipient after his calm and dignified conduct during and after an aerial engagement, which received wide media coverage in India.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Read the name of the award carefully and note the focus on ahimsa, or non violence. Step 2: Recall from current affairs which modern figure was publicly announced as the first winner of the Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar. Step 3: Connect this with news reports about Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman being honoured for his composure and restraint. Step 4: Compare all options and match this information with option C, Abhinandan Varthaman.

Verification / Alternative check:
A quick mental check is to see whether the other names match the timeline and intent of the award. Subhash Chandra Bose and Alluri Seetha Ramaraju are historic freedom fighters from earlier centuries, long before the award was created. Abhinandan Varthaman is a contemporary officer, which aligns with the award being a modern institution.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Subhash Chandra Bose: A major freedom fighter associated with the Indian National Army, but he passed away long before this modern award was instituted.
• Alluri Seetha Ramaraju: A revolutionary leader from the tribal freedom movement in Andhra region, again belonging to the pre independence era.
• None of the above: Incorrect because a specific known person, Abhinandan Varthaman, was officially chosen.

Common Pitfalls:
Many learners guess historic personalities because the name Bhagwan Mahavir suggests an ancient or classical context. Another common error is to select None of the above when the learner is unsure, even though there is a clear, documented first recipient. Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for honours and awards questions.

Final Answer:
The first recipient of the Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar was Abhinandan Varthaman.