Who was the first athlete to be awarded Padma Shri?

G. S. Randhawa

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Milkha Singh

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P. T. Usha

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V. S. Chauhan

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The correct option is C Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh is an Indian former track and field sprinter. He was born on November 20, 1929, at Govindpura, Pakistan. He is also known as the Flying Sikh. He was the first athlete to be awarded Padma Shri.

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