With reference to Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, consider the following statements:1.Vigyan Ratna category of the award will be given to the person for distinguished contributions to a recognized field.2.These awards will be given once in three years.3.The awards can also be given to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).4.The awards will be announced on National Technology Day.How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q. With reference to Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, consider the following statements:
1.Vigyan Ratna category of the award will be given to the person for distinguished contributions to a recognized field.
2.These awards will be given once in three years.
3.The awards can also be given to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).
4.The awards will be announced on National Technology Day.
How many of the above statements are correct?:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Vigyan Ratna category of the award will be given for the lifetime achievement of scientists. These awards will be given annually.

Statements 3 and 4 are correct. The awards can also be given to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). The awards will be announced on National Technology Day, May 11.

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