With reference to the Padma Awards, consider the following statements: 1. These awards are announced annually on the eve of Independence Day. 2. The government servants including those working with PSUs are not eligible for these Awards. 3. The Award can be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Padma Awards, consider the following statements:
1.These awards are announced annually on the eve of Independence Day.
2.The government servants including those working with PSUs are not eligible for these Awards.
3.The Award can be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.

Statement 2 is correct: All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards. However, Government servants including those working with PSUs, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for these Awards.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The award does not amount to a title and cannot be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name.

Source: PIB

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