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(Q) What prestigious civilian award was conferred upon Marri Chenna Reddy for his contributions to public service ?

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

View Answer B) Padma Bhushan

Explanation : Marri Chenna Reddy was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his contributions to public service.
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(Q) Which prestigious award was conferred upon K. J. Yesudas in 2017 ?

A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Padma Vibhushan
D) National Film Award

View Answer C) Padma Vibhushan

Explanation : Yesudas was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to music.
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(Q) What is the name of the highest civilian award that Har Gobind Khorana received from the Indian government ?

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

View Answer A) Padma Vibhushan

Explanation : Har Gobind Khorana was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest civilian awards in India.
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(Q) When has the Padma Awards been started ?

A) 1952
B) 1958
C) 1954
D) 1956

View Answer C) 1954

Explanation : Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997.
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