Question

Consider the following statements about Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2020.

(1) Shri George Fernandes received this award posthumously for Public Affairs.

(2) Shri Chhannulal Mishra received this award for Art

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 2 only
2. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. 1 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is  Both 1 and 2.

• Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2020:-
  • Shri George Fernandes received this award posthumously for Public Affairs. ​Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Shri Chhannulal Mishra received this award for Art. Hence statement 2 is correct.

• ‘Padma Vibhushan’
  • ​awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
• ‘Padma Bhushan’
  • for distinguished service of a high order.
• ‘Padma Shri’
  • for distinguished service in any field.

• The Padma Awards are the highest civilian honors in India announced annually on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
• The Padma Awards are categorized into three categories i.e.
  • Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
• The Awards are given in various fields according to the achievement of the awardees.
• The award is presented for art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘