Why in the News?
This year, the Gangotri Goswami Memorial Merit Award was presented in Tezpur, Assam to Antariksha Adhikari of Sirajuli. She secured the highest marks in the Arts stream in the Higher Secondary Final Examination in her district.

Key Details of the Award

• The award was instituted in memory of Late Gangotri Goswami, a multi-talented student from Tezpur who tragically died in a road accident in 2015.

• The award has been given for ten consecutive years.

• Components of the award include a memento, set of books, traditional garments, and a cash prize of ₹10,000.

• It is generally conferred upon economically disadvantaged students who have shown academic excellence, particularly for excelling in Higher Secondary examinations.

 Consider the following statements about the Gangotri Goswami Memorial Merit Award:

1. It was instituted by Tezpur University in 2015.

2. The award is only for students who topped in the Arts stream at the state level.

3. The award consists of a cash component, traditional garments, and books.

4. The Gangotri Goswami Memorial Merit Award 2025 recipient was Antariksha Adhikari.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above

Answer: c) 3 and 4 only