Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
- Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
- Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
- 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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 1, 2 and 3
The question asks to identify statements that are not correct. All three statements contain inaccuracies regarding Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards. Statement 1 incorrectly classifies these awards as titles under Article 18(1), Statement 2 incorrectly mentions a single suspension, and Statement 3 incorrectly states a maximum limit of five awards.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution; they are civilian honors that do not confer any legal privileges or status, as clarified by judicial interpretation.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Padma Awards were suspended not once but four times—in 1978, 1979, 1993, and 1997—due to various controversies and government decisions.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: The general guideline restricts Bharat Ratna to a maximum of three recipients per year, not five; this limit was exceeded in 1999 (four awards) and 2024 (five awards).
📝 Short Notes: Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Status | Not titles under Article 18(1); they are civilian honors that do not prevent recipients from using them as suffixes but confer no legal privileges |
| Bharat Ratna | Highest civilian award; instituted in 1954; generally limited to 3 per year (exceeded in 1999 with 4 and 2024 with 5 awards) |
| Padma Awards Categories | Padma Vibhushan (exceptional service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service), Padma Shri (distinguished service in any field) |
| Institution Year | 1954 (both Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards) |
| Suspensions | Padma Awards suspended in 1978, 1979, 1993, and 1997 |
| Fields Covered | Art, literature, science, public service, sports, medicine, social work, civil service, trade and industry |
| Monetary Grant | Bharat Ratna: No monetary grant; Padma Awards: Carry no monetary grant (only certificate and medallion) |
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