Awards and Honours MCQs

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Awards and Honours MCQs

Practice Awards and Honours MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national awards, international awards, Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, sports awards, literary awards, film awards and important honours frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #181
The 'Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award' is given by:
A. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation
B. Government of India
C. Indian Youth Congress
D. All India Congress Committee
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is given by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for contributions to communal harmony and national integration.
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Question #182
The 'Gandhi Peace Prize' is awarded on which date?
A. January 26
B. January 30
C. August 15
D. October 2
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded on 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti.
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Question #183
The 'Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony' is awarded on:
A. May 9
B. May 7
C. August 7
D. May 1
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tagore's birth anniversary is May 7, so the award is given on that day.
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Question #184
The 'Sahitya Akademi Fellowship' is the highest honour of the Sahitya Akademi. How many fellows are there at a time?
A. 35
B. 15
C. 21
D. 28
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship has a maximum of 28 fellows at a time. It is the highest honour of the Akademi.
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Question #185
The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship' is the highest honour in performing arts. It is given to how many individuals at a time?
A. 50
B. 30
C. 40
D. 35
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The maximum number of fellows is 30. Actually, I think it's 30? I'll check: The Akademi has a limit of 30 Fellows. So answer A.
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Question #186
The 'Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship' is the highest honour in visual arts. It is given to how many?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 10
D. 25
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship has a limit of 20 fellows.
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Question #187
Who was the first foreign national to receive the Bharat Ratna?
A. Desmond Tutu
B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Mother Teresa
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1987, before Nelson Mandela in 1990. He was from Pakistan (then British India) and is considered a foreign national.
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Question #188
The 'National Cyber Security Award' is given by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. True or False?
A. True
B. It is given by CERT
C. It is given by the Ministry of Defence
D. False
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The National Cyber Security Award is given by the Ministry of Electronics and IT to recognize excellence in cybersecurity.
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Question #189
The 'Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration' is given on which occasion?
A. Independence Day
B. Civil Services Day
C. Good Governance Day
D. Republic Day
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration is given on Civil Services Day (April 21).
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Question #190
The 'Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration' was instituted in:
A. 2005
B. 2008
C. 2006
D. 2007
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was instituted in 2006.
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Question #191
The 'National Energy Conservation Award' is given by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency for:
A. All of the above
B. Energy conservation
C. Renewable energy
D. Efficient lighting
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The National Energy Conservation Award is given for excellence in energy conservation and efficiency.
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Question #192
The 'National Water Award' is given by:
A. Ministry of Environment
B. Central Water Commission
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
D. National Water Development Agency
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The National Water Award is given by the Ministry of Jal Shakti for best practices in water management.
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Question #193
The 'Swachhata Puraskar' is given by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. True?
A. It is given by the Ministry of Rural Development
B. False
C. It is given by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
D. True
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Swachhata Puraskar is given by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for cleanliness and sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
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Question #194
The 'Rajiv Gandhi Water Conservation Award' is given by the Ministry of Water Resources?
A. True
B. It is given by the Ministry of Rural Development
C. False
D. It is given by the Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is given by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (now part of Jal Shakti).
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Question #195
The 'Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar' is given annually on:
A. January 26
B. October 2
C. January 23
D. August 15
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is given on the birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose (January 23).
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Question #196
The 'Sardar Patel National Unity Award' is given on:
A. November 1
B. October 31
C. October 2
D. January 26
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is given on the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, October 31.
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Question #197
The 'National Bravery Award' is given by the Indian Council for Child Welfare. True?
A. True
B. False
C. It is given by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. It is given by the Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The National Bravery Awards are given by the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW).
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Question #198
The 'Bal Raksha Award' is given by the:
A. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
B. Government of India
C. Indian Council for Child Welfare
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bal Raksha Award is also given by ICCW for children's achievements.
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Question #199
The 'Jeevan Raksha Padak' is given in three categories: Jeevan Raksha Padak, Medha Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Ati Jeevan Raksha Padak. True?
A. It has four categories
B. False
C. It has two categories
D. True
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yes, the Jeevan Raksha Padak series includes three levels: Jeevan Raksha Padak, Medha Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Ati Jeevan Raksha Padak.
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Question #200
The 'Police Medal for Gallantry' is given for bravery in the line of duty. It was instituted in:
A. 1954
B. 1956
C. 1952
D. 1958
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Police Medal for Gallantry was instituted in 1952.
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