Question

Kamala Pujari was awarded the ‘Padma Shri’ in 2019 for her contribution to the field of

• A. Agriculture and organic farming
• B. Handloom and weaving
• C. Rural banking system
• D. Classical music

Hint:

In reading questions about awards, pay attention to the specific field mentioned for which the individual is recognized.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Kamala Pujari is known specifically for conserving native paddy seed varieties and promoting organic cultivation methods among farmers in Odisha.
Handloom and weaving, rural banking, and classical music are all unrelated fields with no connection to her recognised work.
Her Padma Shri recognition sits squarely in agriculture and organic farming.
So, the correct answer is Agriculture and organic farming.

Answer 2

Padma Shri award questions are often solved by recalling the specific grassroots achievement tied to the person's name rather than guessing by elimination alone. Kamala Pujari's award citation centres on seed conservation and organic farming practices:

1. Agriculture and organic farming: Matches directly, her recognised achievement is preserving traditional rice varieties and promoting organic methods.
2. Handloom and weaving: No documented link, this is a separate craft tradition recognised through different award citations for other individuals.
3. Rural banking system: No documented link, her contribution was agricultural rather than financial.
4. Classical music: No documented link, her recognition has nothing to do with performing arts.

Recalling her specific citation rather than eliminating by process alone confirms the same answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Agriculture and organic farming.