The 'Padma Awards' were instituted in 1954. Which was the highest among them originally? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Padma Awards' were instituted in 1954. Which was the highest among them originally?

A. Padma Shri

B. Bharat Ratna

C. Padma Bhushan

D. Padma Vibhushan

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Padma Vibhushan (then called Pahela Varg) was the highest among the three Padma awards.

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The 'Wavell Plan' (1945) proposed the formation of an Executive Council with all Indian members except?

A. The Viceroy only

B. The Secretary of State

C. The Commander-in-Chief only

D. The Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Wavell Plan proposed a new Executive Council with all Indian members except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief.

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The 'Mountbatten Plan' was implemented in:

A. 1947

B. 1945

C. 1948

D. 1946

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The Mountbatten Plan was implemented in 1947, leading to the partition of India and the creation of the dominions of India and Pakistan.

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Who was the British Viceroy when the Indian Councils Act of 1861 was enacted?

A. Lord Canning

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Lord Canning was the Viceroy when the Indian Councils Act 1861 was passed, which initiated institutionalized lawmaking and portfolios in the Executive Council.

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