5. The third Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished Indologist Award for the year 2017 was awarded to Japanese Professor –

✅ The correct answer is option A.
President Ram Nath Kovind on 27 November 2017 conferred the 3rd Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished Indologist award to Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan for his exemplary contribution to Indology.