GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Certificate signed by the President
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Certificate signed by the Prime Minister
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Certificate signed by the Supreme Court Judge
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Sachin Tendulkar is the first sportsperson who has won the Bharat Ratna award. Sachin Tendulkar also the youngest person to get Bharat Ratna award. Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian Cricket player known as “The God of cricket”. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bharat Ratna– First Highest Civillian Award in India. Padma Vibhushan– Second (2nd) Highest Civillian Award in India. Padma Bhushan– Third (3rd) Highest Civillian Award in India. Padma Shri– Fourth (4th) Highest Civillian Award in India.