Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Bhushan award

The correct answer is: A. Laxman Pai

Laxman Pai was the first Goan to receive the Padma Bhushan award. He was a freedom fighter, social worker, and educationist. He was born in 1887 in Margao, Goa. He started his career as a teacher and later became a headmaster. He was also involved in the freedom struggle and was imprisoned for his activities. After independence, he worked for the development of Goa and was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1961 for his contributions to society.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Prasad Sawkar is a politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Goa. He was born in 1949 in Mapusa, Goa. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party.
• Hassan Nasiem Siddiquie is a businessman who is the chairman of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was born in 1950 in Panaji, Goa.
• Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala is a physician who is the founder of the Goa Medical College. He was born in 1923 in Karachi, Pakistan.