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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
The Padma Awards are given in various disciplines/field of activity. Match the name of the Padma Awardees of the year 2022 with their field of activities: Name A. Prabha Atre B. Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) C. Natarajan Chandrasekaran D. Devendra Jhajharia E. Sanjaya Rajaram (Posthumous) Field 1. Trade and Industry 2. Sports 3. Science and Engineering 4. Literature and Education 5. Art Choose the correct option from below:
Options
- A A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3
- B A-5, B-1, C-2, D-3, E-4
- C A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5
- D A-2, B-3, C-4, D-5, E-1
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Correct Answer
A A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3
Model Answer
- Early in her career, Atre briefly performed on stage as a singer-actress. She has had roles in a number of great Marathi plays, such as Sanshay-Kallol, Maanaapamaan, Saubhadra, and Vidyaharan, which are all Sangeet Nataks.
- Journalist and editor Radheshyam Khemka later held the position of chairman of the Gita Press.
- At Tata Sons, the holding company and promoter of all Tata Group firms, Natarajan Chandrasekaran serves as chairman of the board.
- Devendra Jhajharia, an Indian paralympic javelin thrower who competes in F46 events, was born on June 10, 1981. He is the first paralympic athlete from India to take home two gold medals.
- Mexican scientist Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram, who received the 2014 World Food Prize, is of Indian descent. He received this honor for his scientific work in creating 480 wheat types that have been made available in 51 nations.
Additional Information
CIVILIAN AWARDS
1. Bharat Ratna
- Highest civilian award instituted in 1954
- Award for exceptional and distinguished service in the highest order in any field of human endeavour
- Awarded on the advice of the Prime Minister
- No formal recommendations required
- Originally restricted to Indian citizens
- Can be given to foreigners as well
2. Padma Awards
- Instituted in 1954; announced annually on the Republic Day
- Honours achievement in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved
- Categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
- Awarded on the advice of the Prime Minister Award of a Sanad and a medallion
GALLANTRY AWARDS
- Awarded annually on the occasion of Republic Day
- Precedence follows the order of wearing
- Announced on 26 January and 15 August
- Order of Precedence: Param Vir Chakra > Maha Vir Chakra > Vir Chakra
- Gallantry awards are given for acts of bravery and courage
1. Wartime Gallantry Awards
- Param Vir Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Vir Chakra
2. Peacetime Gallantry Awards
- Ashoka Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
- Shaurya Chakra