Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards 1 ...........

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Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards :

1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.

2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.

3. 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?

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are not titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution. Article 18(1) prohibits the state from conferring any titles, except academic or military distinctions. Therefore, both awards are not considered titles under this article.

- Statement 2: This is incorrect. Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, have been suspended multiple times, specifically during 1977-1980 and 1993-1997.

- Statement 3: This is incorrect. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year, not five.

All are correct.