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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Padma Awards: 1. The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 and are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. 2. The Padma Awards Committee, which recommends the awardees, is chaired by the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2

B 1 only Correct

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Only Statement 1 is correct. The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 and announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the Prime Minister each year and is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, not the President.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Padma Awards 2026 Civil Investiture Ceremony I held on 25 May 2026: 1. The President of India conferred Padma Awards on 66 distinguished personalities at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2. The Government of India has approved a total of 131 Padma Awards for 2026 including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2 Correct

B 1 only

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards on 66 distinguished personalities at the Civil Investiture Ceremony I at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 25 May 2026. The Government approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026 including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours.

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