Correct option is C
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.