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What is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India?

Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are the three Padma award categories.

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What is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India?

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Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award.

Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are the three Padma award categories.

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Option A

Padma Vibhushan is a Padma category. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.

Option B

Padma Shri is a Padma category and ranks below Bharat Ratna.

Option C

Padma Bhushan is a Padma category and ranks below Bharat Ratna.

Option D

The government identifies Bharat Ratna as the country's highest civilian award.

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