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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow.                              Passage - 1 Forests are a useful natural resource for us. Forests serve as green lungs and water purifying systems in nature. Forests provide shelter to many animals, birds and insects. Many animals like boar, bison, and jackal elephant live in the deeper areas of forests. And forests protect us from droughts and floods. Rajendra Singh, nicknamed the "water man" is a pioneer in the field of water conservation, his main area of activities being drought prone western Rajasthan. He was awarded a prize for his work in 2001. Which of the following awards did he receive?

A) Raman Magsaysay award for community leadership

B) Bharat Ratna

C) Padma Shree

D) Nobel Peace prize