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Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:

  1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
  2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
  3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Which of the above statements are not correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect
  • Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not considered as titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution.
    • Article 18(1) abolishes all titles. It prohibits the State from conferring titles on anybody whether a citizen or a non-citizen.

Infographic explaining Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor established in 1954, detailing its history, eligibility, and controversies. It highlights first recipients from 1954, notable non-Indian recipients, award design elements, and key rules such as prohibition of posthumous awards until 1966 and restriction against conferring titles.

Statement 2 is incorrect
  • The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997.

Infographic detailing Padma Awards, established in 1954, highlighting three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished high service, and Padma Shree for distinguished service, each represented by distinct medal images with gold, black, and bronze colors. It outlines eligibility criteria, including non-discrimination and exclusions, and explains the selection process involving committee review, government approval, and presentation by the President, with a maximum of 120 awards annually.

Statement 3 is incorrect
  • On the Prime Minister’s suggestion to the President of India, a maximum of three Bharat Ratna awards can be presented each year.
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Hard
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