Which of the following awards is not given by the Government of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following awards is not given by the Government of India?
A. Padma Awards
B. Ashok Chakra
C. Jnanpith Award
D. Bharat Ratna
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Jnanpith Award is given by Bharatiya Jnanpith, a private trust, not by the Government of India. The others are government awards.

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