Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the highest civilian honour?

  1. Param Vir Chakra

  2. Padma Vibhushan

  3. Bharat Ratna

  4. Padma Bhushan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. It is awarded for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, science, and public service. Param Vir Chakra (option A) is India's highest military decoration for wartime valor. Padma Vibhushan (option B) and Padma Bhushan (option D) are the second and third highest civilian awards respectively, below Bharat Ratna in precedence.

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