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The Hindi film ‘Padman’ released in 2018 was inspired by the true life story of

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

Answer options

  1. Arunachalam Muruganantham
  2. R. Balki
  3. Akshay Kumar
  4. Bindeshwar Pathak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arunachalam Muruganantham

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Arunachalam Muruganantham 📚 Explanation: The 2018 film 'Padman' was based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist from Tamil Nadu. He invented a low-cost sanitary pad-making machine to improve menstrual hygiene in rural India. His story is one of innovation and dedication to solving a major public health issue. The movie helped in spreading awareness about a subject that was traditionally considered a taboo.