National Civil Awards Practice Questions
19 free National Civil Awards practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which is the highest civilian award of India?
- A Padma Vibhushan
- B Padma Bhushan
- C Bharat Ratna
- D Padma Shri
Correct answer: Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India. It is awarded for exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.
Which award is the second-highest civilian award in India?
- A Padma Bhushan
- B Padma Shri Award
- C Padma Vibhushan
- D Bharat Ratna Award
Correct answer: Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of India. It is given for exceptional and distinguished service.
Which award is the third-highest civilian award in India?
- A Padma Shri
- B Padma Vibhushan
- C Padma Bhushan
- D Jnanpith Award
Correct answer: Padma Bhushan
Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in India. It is awarded for distinguished service of a high order.
Which award is the fourth-highest civilian award in India?
- A Padma Bhushan
- B Bharat Ratna Award
- C Padma Shri Award
- D Ashoka Chakra
Correct answer: Padma Shri Award
Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award of India. It is awarded for distinguished service in various fields such as art, literature, education, science, medicine, and public affairs.
Which of the following is the correct order of India's major civilian awards from highest to lower rank?
- A Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Bharat Ratna
- B Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
- C Padma Bhushan, Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan
- D Padma Vibhushan, Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan
Correct answer: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
The correct order is Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, followed by the three Padma awards.
The Bharat Ratna was instituted in which year?
- A 1947
- B 1954
- C 1961
- D 1972
Correct answer: 1954
The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954. It was created to honour exceptional service or performance of the highest order.
The Padma Awards were instituted in which year?
- A 1950
- B 1954
- C 1965
- D 1975
Correct answer: 1954
The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954. They are among India's highest civilian honours and are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
On which occasion are the Padma Awards usually announced?
- A Independence Day morning only
- B Eve of Republic Day
- C Gandhi Jayanti
- D Teachers' Day
Correct answer: Eve of Republic Day
The Padma Awards are usually announced on the eve of Republic Day. They recognize distinguished service in different fields.
Which body formally confers India's civilian awards such as the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards?
- A Chief Justice of India
- B The President of India
- C Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct answer: The President of India
India's civilian awards are formally conferred by the President of India. The award ceremonies are usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Which of the following is not a Padma Award?
- A Padma Vibhushan
- B Padma Jyoti
- C Padma Bhushan
- D Padma Shri
Correct answer: Padma Jyoti
Padma Jyoti is not one of India's Padma Awards. The three Padma Awards are Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Padma Vibhushan?
- A Exceptional and distinguished service
- B Gallantry in the face of the enemy
- C Best performance in school examinations
- D Excellence only in sports tournaments
Correct answer: Exceptional and distinguished service
Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. It is the highest among the Padma Awards.
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Padma Bhushan?
- A Distinguished service of a high order
- B The highest wartime bravery award for soldiers
- C Only children's bravery
- D Only literary fiction writing
Correct answer: Distinguished service of a high order
Padma Bhushan is awarded for distinguished service of a high order. It ranks below Padma Vibhushan and above Padma Shri among the Padma Awards.
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Padma Shri?
- A Distinguished service in any field
- B Only military service in war
- C Only government employees' seniority
- D Only winning an election
Correct answer: Distinguished service in any field
Padma Shri is awarded for distinguished service in any field. It is the fourth-highest civilian award of India.
Which scientist was one of the first recipients of the Bharat Ratna?
- A C. V. Raman
- B Homi J. Bhabha
- C Vikram Sarabhai
- D M. N. Saha
Correct answer: C. V. Raman
C. V. Raman was one of the first Bharat Ratna recipients in 1954. He is known for the Raman Effect and his contributions to physics.
Which Indian civilian award is open to achievements in any field of human endeavour?
- A Bharat Ratna
- B Vir Chakra
- C Shaurya Chakra
- D Sena Medal
Correct answer: Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. It is not limited to a single field such as politics, science, or art.
Which of the following fields can be considered for Padma Awards?
- A Art, literature, science, and public service
- B Bravery displayed only in military combat
- C Only school-level sports achievements
- D Purely private-sector annual business profit margins
Correct answer: Art, literature, science, and public service
Padma Awards recognize distinguished service across many fields, including art, literature, science, medicine, public affairs, and social work. They are broad civilian honours.
Which of the following is a civilian award and not a gallantry award?
- A Param Vir Chakra
- B Ashoka Chakra
- C Vir Chakra
- D Padma Shri
Correct answer: Padma Shri
Padma Shri is a civilian award given for distinguished service. Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, and Vir Chakra are gallantry awards.
Which Indian civilian award is higher in rank than Padma Bhushan?
- A Padma Shri
- B Sahitya Akademi Award
- C Arjuna Award
- D Padma Vibhushan
Correct answer: Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan ranks higher than Padma Bhushan among India's civilian awards. The full order is Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Which statement about Bharat Ratna is correct?
- A It is awarded only to soldiers in battle
- B It is given only for literature
- C It is the lowest Padma Award
- D It is India's highest civilian award
Correct answer: It is India's highest civilian award
Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award. It recognizes exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field.