Consider the following statements regarding the Ramon Magsaysay Award: 1. It is considered Asia’s highest honor, often called the Asian Nobel Prize. 2. It is awarded annually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Ramon Magsaysay Award:
1.It is considered Asia’s highest honor, often called the Asian Nobel Prize.
2.It is awarded annually.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: C

Statement 1 is Correct – The award is often referred to as the Asian Nobel Prize.
Statement 2 is Correct – The award is conferred annually to individuals and organisations in Asia.

Source: CNBC