| Which, of the following statement(s) related to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PWD) are incorrect? |
| 1. It is celebrated on 10th January every year to commemorate Gandhiji's return to India on 10th January, 1915 from South Africa. |
| 2. It is a programme organised by Ministry of External Affairs to foster greater interaction between Indian Diaspora and Indian Government. |
| 3. The Indian Government uses this occasion to showcase opportunities for investment in India to the expatriate community and it has been started since 2003 by the NDA Government. |
| 4. The Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred to overseas Indians by the President of India as a part of PWD. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] The PWD is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community in the development of India. 9th January was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhiji, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa. PWD conventions are being held every year since 2003 started by NDA Government. It is a programme organised by Ministry of overseas Indian Affairs and Indian Government uses this occasion to showcase opportunities for investment in India to the expatriate community. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred to overseas India's by the President of India as a part of the PWD conventions. This award is given to NRI, PIO or an organisation or institution established and run by the NRI or PIO.
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