Question

Consider the following statements.
$1$. Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding was founded in $1965$.
$2$. Mother Teresa was the first person to get the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. Only $1$
• B. Only $2$
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only $1$

As a tribute to the memory of the late Prime Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru and to his life-long dedication to the cause of world peace and international understanding, the Government of India instituted the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 1965. It is open to all regardless of nationality, race, creed or sex. Given annually, for outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill, and friendship among peoples of the world, the Award carries Rupees 2.5 million in cash and a citation.