Pandit Ramkishan, a socialist, is named Man of the Century at the age of 97

Current Context: Pandit Ramkishan, a former Lok Sabha MP and a renowned socialist leader in India. He was recently awarded the title of Shatabdi Purush (Man of the Century) in New Delhi for his contributions to the socialist movement.

• He is considered the most senior and iconic figure in Indian socialism and has been recognized as the “Socialist Shatabdi Purush”.
• He played an active role in the movements led by other socialist leaders such as Jayaprakash Narayan and Lohia.
• He was imprisoned multiple times, including during the Emergency period. He also served as a member of the Rajasthan Assembly four times and fought for the rights of tribals, Dalits and the poor.

Question:

Q.1 What is the title that Pandit Ramkishan received for his contributions to socialism?
a. Lok Nayak
b. Bharat Ratna
c. Padma Shri
d. Shatabdi Purush