What happens to an awardee who misuses a Bharat Ratna or Padma award as a prefix or suffix to their name?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The awardee will forfeit the award
- Step 1: Awardees cannot use the awards or their initials as suffixes, prefixes or pre- and post-nominals attached to their name. Answer: The awardee will forfeit the award. In the case of any misuse, the awardee will forfeit the award, and is cautioned against any such misuse upon receiving the honour. Why not the others: None of the other options fits.
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