A Padma award may not be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient's name because

the award is conferred on the work rather than on the personCorrect answerYour answerthe recipient has not paid the prescribed fee for its useCorrect answerYour answerArticle 18(1) of the Constitution abolishes titles, so the award does not amount to oneCorrect answerYour answerthe Gazette of India records only the citation and not the nameCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: C

The scheme says in terms that the award does not amount to a title and cannot be used as a suffix or prefix.
It ties that to Article 18(1) of the Constitution, which abolishes titles conferred by the State.
The bar reaches letterheads, invitation cards, posters and books, and misuse costs the recipient the award.

Worth noting

This is a constitutional rule wearing an administrative coat. Knowing where it comes from also tells you why the same restriction attaches to the Bharat Ratna.

Concept: Why the honours are not titles
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The rule this testsThe civilian honours and their order

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A Padma award may not be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient's name because

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