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Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the 'Legion of Merit' award?

  1. A.This award is conferred by the President of the United States of America.
  2. B.This award was conferred to the Prime Minister of India in December, 2020.
  3. C.This was also awarded to the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison.
  4. D.It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.

Correct answer

D. It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.

Explanation

The correct answer is D, It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America. The Legion of Merit is a US military decoration, not the country's highest civilian award.

The Legion of Merit was created in 1942 and is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding service. Its highest grade, Chief Commander, can be given only to foreign heads of state or government, and it is conferred by the President of the United States. In December 2020 President Donald Trump gave the Legion of Merit (Chief Commander) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the India-US strategic partnership. In the same ceremony it went to Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

A is a correct statement: the US President confers the award. B is a correct statement: Narendra Modi received it in December 2020, with India's Ambassador to the US accepting it on his behalf. C is a correct statement: Scott Morrison was honoured at the same time. Since the question asks for the statement that is not correct, D is the answer.

Exam tip: Highest US civilian honours: Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal; Legion of Merit is a military award.

Practice Questions

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Q2.Awards & HonoursAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2024, GKEasy

Which of the following statements with regard to Bharat Ratna Award is/are correct? 1. It was instituted in the year 1972. 2. The award does not carry any monetary grant. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954, not 1972, and it carries no cash award. The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour.

Q3.Awards & HonoursAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2025, GKEasy

Who among the following were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024? 1. Shri Gukesh D 2. Shri Harmanpreet Singh 3. Shri Praveen Kumar 4. Ms. Manu Bhaker Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1, 2, 3 and 4
  2. B.1 and 4 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 4 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
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Correct answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4

All four athletes received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for 2024, presented by the President in January 2025. The Khel Ratna is India's highest sporting honour.