The correct answer is (a) Mr. Narendra Modi.
Mr. Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers by the Emperor of Japan on February 25, 2022. The award is the highest honor that Japan can bestow on a foreign national. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the friendship between Japan and their home country.
Mr. Modi was awarded the Order of the Paulownia Flowers in recognition of his contributions to the strengthening of Japan-India relations. He has visited Japan several times as Prime Minister, and has worked closely with Japanese leaders to promote economic cooperation, security cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.
Mr. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to be awarded the Order of the Paulownia Flowers. The award is a testament to his close relationship with Japan and his commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship.
The other options are incorrect.
(b) Dr. Manmohan Singh is a former Prime Minister of India. He has not been awarded the Order of the Paulownia Flowers.
(c) Mr. Nawaz Sharif is a former Prime Minister of Pakistan. He has not been awarded the Order of the Paulownia Flowers.
(d) None of the above is the correct answer.