Bharat Ratna - Criteria, Fields, restriction on number of Bharat ratna per year
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Bharat Ratna is awarded to Indian citizens only or a naturalized Indian citizen.
2. The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science and public services but the government expanded the criteria to include any field of human endeavors in December 2011.
3. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made the President to which cabinet needs to approve.
4. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Which of the above statements are not correct?- Published on 30 Apr 15a. 2,3,4
b. 1,2,4
c. 1,3,4
d. 1,2,3
ANSWER: 1,3,4
Bharat Ratna can be awarded to foreigners also. Nelson Mandela was awarded with Bharat ratna. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.
