Which of the following is the highest civilian award of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna, instituted in 1954, is India’s highest civilian award, given for exceptional service of the highest order in any field. Below it come the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, in that order. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest military award for gallantry in war, not a civilian one.