Identify the correct statement with reference to the Padma awards.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The Padma Awards are given annually.
These civilian honors—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—are announced every year on Republic Day. The number of awards is generally limited to 150 in a year, but exceptions may occur. Importantly, the awards cannot be used as titles, prefixes, or suffixes to a recipient’s name, as per constitutional provisions. Also, the names of awardees are always published in the Gazette of India, making them official public records.