India, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma Awards and consist of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri in descending order. These do not carry any decoration or insignia that can be worn on the person and may not be used as titles along with individuals' names. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who has set honours awarded by the President of India? ANS1 India QSN2 What is referred to as the Padma Awards? ANS2 President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain QSN3 Who holds a republican position some consider to monarch of Britain? ANS3 President of India QSN4 What does the Padma Awards consist of? ANS4 Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri QSN5 What does not carry any decoration or insignia that can be worn on the person? ANS5 Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri