Question

Name the Archaeologist from Karnataka who has been awarded Padma Shree in 2019.

1. Smt. Sharada Srinivasan
2. Vasundhara Filliozat
3. Choodamani Nandagopal
4. Manjula Chincholi
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Smt. Sharada Srinivasan

The correct answer is Smt. Sharada Srinivasan.

Smt. Sharada Srinivasan: 

• She received the Padma Shree, the fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India last year in Archaeology in 2019. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• She has made pioneering contributions to the study of archaeology and the history of art from the perspective of exploring engineering applications in these disciplines. 
• Prof. Sharada Srinivasan’s landmark contributions include archaeometric characterization of bronzes of South India using lead isotope analysis and archaeometallurgical studies on ancient mining and metallurgy in southern India.

Padma Awards:

• The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
• The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
• The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.