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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

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The Padma Awards are announced around ______ every year.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Republic Day.

  • Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
  • The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
  • ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.
  • The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.