When are the Padma Awards announced, and when are they actually conferred?

Announced on Republic Day and conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March or AprilCorrect answerYour answerAnnounced on Independence Day and conferred on Republic DayCorrect answerYour answerAnnounced and conferred together on Republic DayCorrect answerYour answerAnnounced in March and conferred on Independence DayCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

The names come out on Republic Day, and the investiture ceremonies are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March or April
Months separate the two, so a question that asks when someone received an award is asking about a different date from the one on which the award was announced

Concept: The Padma calendar
Typical timeTypical: 40 s
Your timeYours: —

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When are the Padma Awards announced, and when are they actually conferred?

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