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Which of the following awards is given for distinguished service in any field including the service rendered by the Government servants?

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SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
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Padma Shri

The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award of India (after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan) and is conferred for distinguished service in any field — arts, education, literature, science, sports, medicine, social work, public affairs, civil service, etc. — explicitly including service by government servants.

Ashok Chakra is a peacetime military gallantry award; Dada Saheb Phalke is restricted to Indian cinema; Arjuna Award is only for sportspersons.

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