Question
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
2. Padma wards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Which of the above statements are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
D
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not considered titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. Article 18(1) prohibits the conferment of titles by the state, and Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not considered titles but rather prestigious civilian awards.
Statement 2 is not correct. The Padma Awards were not suspended only once. The Padma Awards were not awarded in 1977 and 1978, and they were also not awarded in certain years during the period of emergency in India (1975-1977). Therefore, the awards have been suspended on multiple occasions.
Statement 3 is not correct. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. However, it is important to note that this restriction is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India but has been set by the government through executive orders.