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Current Affairs UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

"Stri Shakti Puraskar" is given to woman for:

1. excellence in athletics
2. outstanding performance in games
3. courage and enterprise for betterment of women
4. contribution to the nation and the people

Select your answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 and 4”.
The Stree Shakti Puraskar is awarded for courage and enterprise shown by women in working towards the betterment of other women.

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