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Which government awarded Chughtai the Padma Shri in 1976?

  • Government of Pakistan

  • Government of Bangladesh

  • Government of India

  • Government of Nepal

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The Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, was bestowed upon Chughtai by the Government of India in 1976. This prestigious recognition acknowledged her exceptional contributions to the realm of art, particularly her bold and evocative depictions of women and her pioneering role in promoting modern Indian art.
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