In which year was the Padma Award started?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The Padma Awards were instituted in the year 1954.
These awards, along with the Bharat Ratna, are India's highest civilian honors.
They are conferred by the President of India and announced annually on India's Republic Day (January 26th).
The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, for distinguished service in various fields.

Option B: This year is incorrect. The awards were established one year later.
Option C: While 1950 is a landmark year for India (when it became a republic), the Padma Awards were not established then.
Option D: This year is incorrect. The awards were established two years later.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain History of Indian Civilian Awards as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
The Padma Awards recognize exceptional and distinguished service in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved, including medicine and nursing.
The awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions typically held at Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's official residence) around March/April each year.
What if? - If the question asked for the highest civilian award in India, the answer would be the Bharat Ratna, which was also instituted in 1954.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge.
Identify the core subject of the question, which is the 'Padma Award' and the specific detail required, the 'start year'.
Access your memory or knowledge base regarding major Indian national events and awards.
Evaluate the given year options. 1950 is famous for the Republic, which is a common distractor for questions about post-independence institutions.
Recall that the Padma Awards were instituted in 1954. Select this as the correct answer.
Confirm that the other years do not correspond to the establishment of these awards.

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