SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q55

The Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration is accorded by the:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Indian National Congress.

  • Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration was instituted in 1985 by the Indian National Congress in its Centenary year.
  • The Award is given on her Martyrdom Day on 31st October.
  • The award carries a citation and cash amount of Rs. 10.00 lakh to be given either to a person or an institution for the outstanding contribution made to promote National Integration.