Q. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’?
(1) This Puraskar was instituted by Government of India in the year 2023
(2) This award is given in four categories
(3) Vigyan Team Puraskar is given to five teams
(4) For the year 2024, in the field of Space Science and Technology ‘Vigyan Yuva Puraskar’ was given to Four Scientists
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: d) 1 and 2.
Explanation:
1. Statement 1: “This Puraskar was instituted by Government of India in the year 2023” – This statement is correct as the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar was indeed instituted by the Government of India in 2023.
2. Statement 2: “This award is given in four categories” – This statement is also correct as the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is awarded in four distinct categories.
3. Statement 3: “Vigyan Team Puraskar is given to five teams” – This statement is incorrect because there is no specific mention or confirmation that the Vigyan Team Puraskar is limited to five teams.
4. Statement 4: “For the year 2024, in the field of Space Science and Technology ‘Vigyan Yuva Puraskar’ was given to Four Scientists” – This statement is incorrect as there is no verified information confirming that four scientists received the Vigyan Yuva Puraskar in 2024 for Space Science and Technology.
Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option d) 1 and 2 the right choice.
