Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for

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Q: 36 (CDS-II/2012)
Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for

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Option 1: Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for his war against corruption and launching the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Andolan. This refers to his activism and campaigns against corruption in India.

Option 2: This option is incorrect. Anna Hazare was not awarded the Padma Bhushan for his service to the Indian Army. The Padma Bhushan is a civilian award and is generally not given for military service.

Option 3: This is the correct answer. Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan for transforming a barren-dry village called Ralegan-Siddhi in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district into a model village of self-sufficiency, ecofriendly practices, and harmony. His efforts in turning the village around through various initiatives such as watershed development, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable agriculture garnered national and international recognition.

Option 4: This option is incorrect. Anna Hazare was not awarded the Padma Bhushan for his social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar.