Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the highest civilian award given by the Indian Government ?

  1. Padma Shree

  2. Padma Bhushan

  3. Padma Vibhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. The Padma awards (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan) are prestigious but rank below Bharat Ratna in the hierarchy. Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in any field without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex, making it the pinnacle of civilian honors in India.

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