Question

Consider the following statements:

1. V.K. Krishna Menon’ foundation is based in New Delhi.

2. The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, K.G Balakrishnan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(b) The V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation, based in London was instituted in the memory of Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon. Former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan was given the first V. K. Krishna Menon award for his contribution to social justice and fighting corruption in the Indian judicial system.