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International Astronomical Union (IAU) named minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128) in September 2019 after a famous Indian. Who is this Indian?

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a APJ Abdul Kalam

B

b Pandit Jasraj

C

c Hamsa Padmanabhan

D

d Viswanathan Anand

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Explanation: International Astronomical Union (IAU) named minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128) located between Mars and Jupiter after celebrated Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj.
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