The artisian and painter of Dehradun, who received 'Padma Vibhusan' was :

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) None of the above 

Sudhir Ranjan Khastgir was a distinguished Indian painter and sculptor associated with the Bengal School of Art. Born in Chittagong, Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh), he pursued his education at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan under the mentorship of renowned artists Nandalal Bose and Abanindranath Tagore. Khastgir's oeuvre predominantly features Indian mythological themes, depictions of women, and village life, executed in a distinctive Indian style.

In 1935, Khastgir joined The Doon School in Dehradun as the institution's inaugural art teacher. During his tenure, he created numerous statues and murals that continue to adorn the school's campus. His contributions significantly enriched the cultural and artistic environment of Dehradun.

In recognition of his exceptional service in the field of art, the Government of India honored Sudhir Ranjan Khastgir with the Padma Shri award in 1957.

​Indramani Badoni: A prominent political figure from Uttarakhand, known for his role in the state's movement for autonomy. There is no record of him receiving the Padma Vibhushan.

Additional Information:

Bharat Ratna: Established in 1954, the Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, honoring "exceptional service or performance of the highest order" in any field of human endeavor.

Padma Vibhushan: For "exceptional and distinguished service." It is the second-highest civilian award in India.

Padma Bhushan: For "distinguished service of a high order." It is the third-highest civilian award in India.

Padma Shri: For "distinguished service." It is the fourth-highest civilian award in India.

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