Which of the following correctly describes Padma Vibhushan?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Awards, Prizes and Honors question asks: Which of the following correctly describes Padma Vibhushan? The correct choice is A. The second-highest civilian award of India. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The second-highest civilian award of India ✓
- B. The annual American awards for excellence in cinematic achievement, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Why not B: “The annual American awards for excellence in cinematic achievement, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences” does not fit this question. The answer is The second-highest civilian award of India.
- C. The Nobel Prize category awarded for work furthering peace among nations, traditionally presented in Oslo, Norway rather than Stockholm
Why not C: “The Nobel Prize category awarded for work furthering peace among nations, traditionally presented in Oslo, Norway rather than Stockholm” does not fit this question. The answer is The second-highest civilian award of India.
- D. The highest military gallantry award of Pakistan
Why not D: “The highest military gallantry award of Pakistan” does not fit this question. The answer is The second-highest civilian award of India.
Correct answer
A. The second-highest civilian award of India
Explanation
The second-highest civilian award of India is the term that matches “Which of the following correctly describes Padma Vibhushan” (option A). Option B (The annual American awards for excellence in cinematic achievement, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) does not fit this question. Option C (The Nobel Prize category awarded for work furthering peace among nations, traditionally presented in Oslo, Norway rather than Stockholm) does not fit this question. Option D (The highest military gallantry award of Pakistan) does not fit this question. For this Awards, Prizes and Honors question, the accepted answer is The second-highest civilian award of India.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Awards, Prizes and Honors
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