Question 1350
The Assam government has decided to replicate the annual Bharat Ratna and Padma awards entailing a slew of benefits for the awardees. The Asom Shree will be presented to how many persons every year?
Answer
10
Why?
The correct answer is 10. The Assam government has decided to replicate the annual Bharat Ratna and Padma awards entailing a slew of benefits for the awardees. While the Asom Ratna would be presented to one person who has made a significant contribution to society, the Asom Bibhushan would be presented to three , the Asom Bhushan to two and the Asom Shree to 10 persons every year. The awards will carry ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh, ₹2 lakh and ₹1 lakh respectively with benefits such as free treatment for critical illness, free stay at Assam Bhawans across the country and free travel in State Transport Corporation buses. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7.
