Consider the following statements for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awarded on 26 December, 2024 and choose the correct option:
Statement A: 17 children from 15 States/UTs have been selected for the award.
Statement B: The Government of India confers PMRBP to children for exceptional achievements in seven categories.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Statement A is false and statement B is true.
Explanation:
• A total of 17 children were selected, but they belonged to 14 States/UTs, not 15 — hence Statement A is false.
• PMRBP is awarded in seven categories — hence Statement B is true.
• Categories include Bravery, Art & Culture, Innovation, Social Service, Sports, Science & Technology, and Environment.
• The award is conferred annually by the Government of India.
• It recognizes exceptional achievements by children aged 5–18 years.
Information Booster:
• The award is administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• Awardees receive a medal, certificate and citation from the President of India.