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