{"id":51152,"date":"2024-04-15T23:20:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=51152"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:20:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:20:41","slug":"which-is-the-highest-civilian-award-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-is-the-highest-civilian-award-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the highest civilian award in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Padam Shri&#8221; option2=&#8221;Padam Bhushan&#8221; option3=&#8221;Padam Vibhushan&#8221; option4=&#8221;Bharat Ratna&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>D. Bharat Ratna<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of exceptional service to the nation. The award was instituted in 1954 and is given in the fields of art, literature, science, sports, social work, and public service.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A. Padam Shri<\/strong> is the fourth highest civilian award in India. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of distinguished service in any field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B. Padam Bhushan<\/strong> is the third highest civilian award in India. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of distinguished service in any field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C. Padam Vibhushan<\/strong> is the second highest civilian award in India. 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