The Padma Vibhushan aims to recognize individuals for their:
A Political achievements only
B Economic contributions only
C Outstanding contributions and service to society
D Military prowess
Answer: c
The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for outstanding contributions and distinguished service in various fields that benefit society and the nation.
52.
Who approves the conferment of Padma Awards, including Padma Vibhushan?
A Prime Minister of India
B President of India
C Home Minister of India
D Chief Justice of India
Answer: b
The President of India approves the conferment of Padma Awards based on recommendations from the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister.
53.
The Padma Vibhushan is the ______ highest civilian award in India.
A First
B Second
C Third
D Fourth
Answer: b
The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, preceded only by the Bharat Ratna.
54.
Which of the following is NOT a field typically recognized by the Padma Vibhushan?
A Public Affairs
B Science and Engineering
C Sports
D None of the above
Answer: d
The Padma Vibhushan recognizes contributions across a wide range of fields, including public affairs, science and engineering, arts, social work, and sports, among others. Therefore, none of the listed options are excluded.
55.
What is the primary criterion for awarding the Padma Vibhushan?
A Exceptional and distinguished service
B Distinguished service of a high order
C Distinguished service in any field
D Meritorious service for a long duration
Answer: a
Padma Vibhushan is awarded for 'exceptional and distinguished service'. Padma Bhushan is for 'distinguished service of a high order', and Padma Shri is for 'distinguished service in any field'.
56.
The Padma Awards recognize contributions in which of the following fields?
A Only Science and Technology
B Only Arts and Culture
C Various fields including Art, Social Work, Public Affairs, Science, and Medicine
D Only Sports and Literature
Answer: c
The Padma Awards are given for distinguished service in a wide array of fields, encompassing art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service, among others.
57.
In which year were the Padma Awards instituted?
A 1950
B 1954
C 1965
D 1971
Answer: b
The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954. They were temporarily discontinued between 1978 and 1980 but were later revived.
58.
Which category of Padma Award is given for 'exceptional and distinguished service'?
A Padma Shri
B Padma Bhushan
C Padma Vibhushan
D None of the above
Answer: c
Padma Vibhushan is awarded for 'exceptional and distinguished service'. Padma Bhushan is for 'distinguished service of a high order', and Padma Shri is for 'distinguished service in any field'.
59.
The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of which important national day?
A Independence Day
B Republic Day
C Gandhi Jayanti
D Constitution Day
Answer: b
The Padma Awards are a part of the Republic Day honours list and are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day, which is celebrated on January 26th.
60.
Which of the following is the highest civilian award in India among the Padma Awards?
A Padma Shri
B Padma Bhushan
C Padma Vibhushan
D Bharat Ratna
Answer: d
While Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India. The question specifically asks about the highest among the Padma Awards, which is Padma Vibhushan, but Bharat Ratna is the overall highest civilian award. Given the options, and the context of Padma Awards, it's important to note Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour in India.
