Who among the following was conferred with the Padma Shri Award 2025 in the field of Literature and Education in April 2025?

The correct answer is (C) Prof. Anil Kumar Boro
Explanation:
· Prof. Anil Kumar Boro, a distinguished scholar, folklorist, and educationist from Assam, was honoured with the Padma Shri Award 2025 in the category of Literature and Education.
· His body of work focuses on tribal studies, folklore, oral literature, and preservation of indigenous cultural identity, especially of the Bodo and tribal communities of Northeast India.
· He has significantly contributed to documenting and promoting the linguistic and oral traditions of marginalized communities, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
· The Padma Shri recognition reflects his decades-long service to academia, cultural preservation, and literary research.
Information Booster:
· Padma Awards—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—are announced every year on 26 January (Republic Day).
· Padma Shri is India’s 4th highest civilian award.
· Literature & Education is one of the most prestigious categories, awarded to scholars, reformers, writers, teachers, linguists, and cultural researchers.
Additional Knowledge (Option-wise):
(a) Prof. Nandamuri Balakrishna – Not associated with this award category.
(b) Prof. MT Vasudevan Nair – Renowned Malayalam writer but NOT the 2025 Padma Shri awardee.
(d) Prof. Sushil Kumar Modi – A politician, not a recipient in Literature & Education.