Sumit Antil has been awarded the Padma Shri 2022 award in which field?

Correct option is D

Sol: The correct answer is (d) Sport

Key Points:

• Sumit Antil was awarded the Padma Shri 2022 in the field of  Sport.
• ​He is a Paralympic javelin thrower who won a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, setting a world record in the process
• His achievements in sports have been widely recognized, making him a recipient of this prestigious civilian honor.

Information booster:

Civilian awards in India:

1. Bharat Ratna: The highest civilian award, given for exceptional service in any field of human endeavor. It is rarely awarded.

2. Padma Vibhushan: The second-highest civilian award, conferred for exceptional and distinguished service in any field.

3. Padma Bhushan: The third-highest civilian award, awarded for distinguished service of a high order in any field.

4. Padma Shri: The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, conferred by the Government of India to individuals for their distinguished contributions in various fields such as arts, literature, science, sports, social work, public affairs, and more.​