Padma Awards — Set 4
Awards & Honors · पद्म पुरस्कार · Questions 31–40 of 70
Which of these is the highest category of the Padma awards?
Correct Answer: C. Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the topmost honor within the Padma series. It occupies the second place in the overall civilian award hierarchy. It is reserved for those who show truly extraordinary dedication to their field.
A person who is not a citizen of India but has contributed to India is eligible for?
Correct Answer: C. All Padma Awards
Non-citizens, including foreigners and NRIs, are eligible for any of the Padma awards. Many distinguished world leaders and artists have been honored this way. This reflects India's appreciation for global contributors to its welfare.
Which Prime Minister of India received the Padma Vibhushan?
Correct Answer: D. None
The correct answer is 'None'. Generally, Prime Ministers are awarded the Bharat Ratna directly rather than the Padma awards. Figures like Nehru and Vajpayee received the Bharat Ratna for their service. The Padma awards are usually aimed at a broader range of societal contributors.
The design of the Padma medals was created by which institution?
Correct Answer: B. India Government Mint
The medals are manufactured and designed at the India Government Mint in Kolkata. This institution ensures the high quality and standardization of the bronze and steel components. Each medallion is a piece of precision craftsmanship.
Is there any monetary grant or cash prize attached to the Padma awards?
Correct Answer: C. No monetary grant
The correct answer is 'No monetary grant'. Padma awards do not carry any cash prize or allowance. They are strictly honorary decorations meant to provide social and national recognition. The value lies in the honor and the certificate signed by the President.
Which of these is a common reason for a person to be disqualified for a Padma award?
Correct Answer: B. Being a current government servant
Current government servants are ineligible to ensure that awards are not seen as a routine part of employment. This prevents conflict of interest in the nomination and selection process. Retired officials, however, can be nominated for their post-retirement contributions.
Who was the first woman to receive the Padma Vibhushan in 1954?
Correct Answer: A. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was among the first recipients of India's second highest civilian honor. She was a distinguished diplomat and the first woman president of the UN General Assembly. Her career was a series of significant firsts for Indian women in public life.
Which city is the venue for the official Padma awards investiture ceremony?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The awards are always presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The ceremony takes place in the grand Durbar Hall or Ashoka Hall. The President personally hands over the medals and scrolls to the awardees.
The Padma Bhushan medallion features which language for the inscription of the name?
Correct Answer: B. Hindi
The inscription of 'Padma Bhushan' is done in Devanagari script (Hindi). This represents the national language and heritage of India. The same rule applies to the inscriptions on the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri medals.
In terms of social rank, which civilian award is immediately higher than Padma Vibhushan?
Correct Answer: C. Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna is the only civilian award that ranks higher than the Padma Vibhushan. It is the topmost honor for any individual in India. The order of precedence for civilian honors is Bharat Ratna, then the three Padma awards.