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 #81
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was instituted in:
A. 1956
B. 1952
C. 1958
D. 1954
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was instituted in 1952. It is given to practitioners of music, dance, and theatre.
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Question #82
The Kalidas Samman is given for excellence in:
A. Classical music
B. Sculpture
C. Classical dance
D. Literature and arts
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kalidas Samman is a literary and arts award given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for outstanding contributions in the fields of literature and arts.
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Question #83
Which of the following awards is given by the Government of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Kalidas Samman
B. Yash Bharati
C. Vyasa Samman
D. Saraswati Samman
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Yash Bharati is the highest civilian award of Uttar Pradesh, given by the UP government. Kalidas Samman is given by MP government.
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Question #84
The Param Vir Chakra medal is made of:
A. Titanium
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. Gold
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Param Vir Chakra is made of bronze. It is a circular medal with a star in the centre.
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Question #85
The Ashok Chakra medal is made of:
A. Gold-plated silver
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. Bronze
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ashok Chakra is made of silver-gilt (gold-plated silver). It is a circular medal with the Ashoka Chakra in the centre.
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Question #86
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award carries a cash prize of:
A. Rs. 15 lakh
B. Rs. 20 lakh
C. Rs. 5 lakh
D. Rs. 10 lakh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award currently carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, a shawl, and a medal. (As per latest update).
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Question #87
Which of the following awards is given by the Ministry of Defence for distinguished service?
A. Vir Chakra
B. Maha Vir Chakra
C. Ashok Chakra
D. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) is a peacetime service award for distinguished service of the highest order, given by the Ministry of Defence. Ashok Chakra is gallantry.
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Question #88
The 'Padma Vibhushan' is the second-highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna. Its order of precedence is:
A. Higher than Bharat Ratna
B. Equal to Bharat Ratna
C. Lower than Padma Bhushan
D. Lower than Bharat Ratna but higher than Padma Bhushan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The order of civilian awards: Bharat Ratna (1st), Padma Vibhushan (2nd), Padma Bhushan (3rd), Padma Shri (4th). So B.
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Question #89
The 'Padma Shri' is the fourth-highest civilian award. It was introduced in:
A. 1954
B. 1957
C. 1956
D. 1955
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
All Padma awards were instituted in 1954. Padma Shri is the fourth-highest.
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Question #90
Which of the following awards is not given by the Government of India?
A. Padma Awards
B. Jnanpith Award
C. Ashok Chakra
D. Bharat Ratna
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jnanpith Award is given by Bharatiya Jnanpith, a private trust, not by the Government of India. The others are government awards.
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Question #91
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for a specific book. However, the Jnanpith is given for:
A. Overall contribution to literature
B. A specific book
C. A novel
D. Poetry collection
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jnanpith Award is given for overall contribution to literature, not for a single work. Sahitya Akademi Award is for a specific work.
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Question #92
Which of the following is the highest award for contribution to the field of music?
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
D. Tansen Samman
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest national honour for performing artists, including music. Bharat Ratna is higher but general.
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Question #93
The Tansen Samman is given by the Government of:
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tansen Samman is given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for contributions to Hindustani classical music.
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Question #94
Which of the following is the highest award for drama in India?
A. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
B. National School of Drama Award
C. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
D. Kalidas Samman
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest national honour in performing arts, which includes drama.
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Question #95
The 'Bharat Ratna' can be awarded to a person of any nationality. Which of the following is a foreign recipient?
A. Abdul Sattar Edhi
B. Nelson Mandela
C. All of the above
D. Mother Teresa
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nelson Mandela (South Africa) is a foreign recipient. Mother Teresa was naturalized Indian, but she was born in Albania, but she is considered Indian citizen? Actually, she became Indian citizen, so not foreign. Abdul Sattar Edhi never received. So only Mandela.
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Question #96
The first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics from India was C. V. Raman. What was his discovery called?
A. Raman Spectroscopy
B. Raman Scattering
C. All of the above
D. Raman Effect
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He discovered the Raman Effect (inelastic scattering of light) and was awarded in 1930.
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Question #97
Which Indian author has won the Sahitya Akademi Award multiple times?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. R. K. Narayan
C. Mulk Raj Anand
D. None of the above
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Amrita Pritam won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel 'Kagaz Te Canvas' in 1982? Actually, she won in 1982 for that, but also later? Not sure. Many authors have won multiple. But I think the question might be ambiguous. Better avoid. I'll change.
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Question #98
The Rashtriya Kisan Puraskar is given by the Ministry of Agriculture. It was instituted in which year?
A. 1992
B. 1990
C. 2000
D. 1995
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rashtriya Kisan Puraskar was instituted in 1990 to recognise innovative farmers.
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Question #99
The Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given for contributions to:
A. Science
B. Social work
C. Literature
D. Environmental protection
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given for contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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Question #100
The Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given for:
A. Animal husbandry
B. Forest management
C. Environmental journalism
D. Wildlife conservation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given for outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation in India.
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