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Indian honors: Which journalist <em>refused</em> to accept the Padma Bhushan award? Identify the media veteran known for declining the civilian honor. Choose the correct option.

Q: Indian honors: Which journalist refused to accept the Padma Bhushan award? Identify the media veteran known for declining the civilian honor. Choose the correct option.

Fact & context Veteran editor Nikhil Chakravartty is noted for refusing the Padma Bhushan on principle. Khushwant Singh returned his Padma Bhushan (different act), not refused at the outset. Final Answer Nikhil Chakravartty.

Difficulty: Medium

Kuldip Nayar
Nikhil Chakravartty
Shekhar Gupta
Khushwant Singh

Correct Answer: Nikhil Chakravartty

Explanation:

Fact & context

Veteran editor Nikhil Chakravartty is noted for refusing the Padma Bhushan on principle.
Khushwant Singh returned his Padma Bhushan (different act), not refused at the outset.

Final Answer
Nikhil Chakravartty.

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