The Padma Vibhushan medal is made of _____ and features a lotus flower at its center.
- gold
- silver
- bronze
- standard metal
Answer: standard metal
The Padma Vibhushan medal is made of standard metal (a bronze alloy), with a centrally located lotus flower embossed on the obverse. The words 'Padma Vibhushan' are inscribed in Devanagari script above the lotus.