Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sardar Patel Award
The correct answer is Sardar Patel Award.
- Sardar Patel Award seeks to recognize the notable and vital contribution to promote the national unity and integrity of India.
- The award was announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day, i.e. the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st October.
- The Award consists of a medal and a citation and no monetary grant or cash award are attached to this Award.
Eligibility of this award-
- Any citizen of India without distinction of religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth, age or occupation and any institution.
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Only Individuals, organizations, and institutions are eligible.
- National Unity Day was first observed on 31st October 2014.
- In 2018, the Government unveiled the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on this day.
- Sardar Patel is known as Bismarck of India because he played a vital role in the integration of India.