Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a civilian science award.
Reason (R): It is conferred by Ministry of Culture.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) A is true, but R is false.
• Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a civilian science award, hence Assertion is true.
• It is conferred by the Ministry of Science and Technology, not the Ministry of Culture.
Information Booster:
• The award was announced in 2023.
• It replaced earlier science awards like Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (in its original form).
• It recognises contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
• Award categories include Vigyan Ratna and Vigyan Shri.
Additional Knowledge:
• Vigyan Ratna is equivalent to lifetime achievement in science.
• Awards aim to encourage scientific research and innovation in India.