Q. Consider the following statements regarding N. M. Wagle:

1. He received the Padma Bhushan award.
2. He served as the first president of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).
3. The Padma Bhushan, awarded to N. M. Wagle in 1970, is the third highest civilian award in India.
4. Maharashtra has produced several Padma Bhushan awardees, such as Bhimsen Joshi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 3 and 4
Notes: Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: N. M. Wagle was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1970, the third highest civilian award in India. Maharashtra has indeed produced noted Padma Bhushan awardees, such as Bhimsen Joshi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. However, N. M. Wagle did not serve as the first president of ASSOCHAM.

• Statement 2 is incorrect.