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An Indian economist has won ‘Balzan Prize 2017’ for contribution of women in Indian agriculture —

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Devika Jain
  2. Rohini Pande
  3. Dipali Joshi
  4. Bina Agarwal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bina Agarwal

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Bina Agarwal 📚 Explanation: Bina Agarwal, an Indian economist and professor at the University of Manchester, was awarded the Balzan Prize in 2017 for her work on gender studies and the role of women in agriculture. She was specifically honored for her "intellectual contributions to the understanding of women's role in the rural economy." The prize is one of the world's most prestigious academic awards.