Indias fourth highest civilian award is

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India’s fourth highest civilian award is

A	Padma Shri
B	Bharat Ratna
C	Padma Vibhushan
D	Padma Bhushan

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In the order of rank, Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award. This award is conferred to people for achievements in any field including the service rendered by the Government employees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Padma Shri is awarded for “distinguished service". Padma Shri is the fourth (4th)-highest civilian award in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India instituted two civilian awards-Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954. The latter had three classes namely Pahela Varg, Dusra Varg and Tisra Varg. These were subsequently renamed as Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri vide Presidential Notification issued on January 8, 1955.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Bharat Ratna is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. The award was originally confined to the arts, literature, science, and public services, as per the 1954 regulations.

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