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 #101
Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to Hindi language?
A. Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan Award
B. Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award
C. Vyasa Samman
D. Hindi Sahitya Akademi Award
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Vyasa Samman is the highest award for Hindi literature given by the K. K. Birla Foundation. Hindi Sahitya Akademi Award is also given but Vyasa Samman is considered higher.
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Question #102
The 'Dronacharya Award' is given to coaches. The award was renamed in 2020 to include a new category? Actually, it was renamed? No, it remains Dronacharya. The 'Dhyan Chand Award' is for lifetime achievement in sports. Which award is for lifetime achievement?
A. Dhyan Chand Award
B. Khel Ratna Award
C. Dronacharya Award
D. Arjuna Award
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in sports and games. Khel Ratna is for outstanding performance over four years.
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Question #103
The 'Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy' is awarded in the field of:
A. Education
B. Social work
C. Sports
D. Literature
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is given by the Government of India to the best university in sports for overall performance.
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Question #104
The 'Subhash Chandra Bose Award' is given for:
A. Social service
B. International peace
C. Gallantry
D. Scientific research
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose Award is given to police personnel for gallantry. Actually, there is the 'Subhash Chandra Bose Award' instituted by the Government of India for brave acts by police? Yes, it's a gallantry award for police. So answer A.
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Question #105
Which of the following awards is given to police personnel for gallantry?
A. Shaurya Chakra
B. Ashok Chakra
C. Police Medal for Gallantry
D. Kirti Chakra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Police Medal for Gallantry is a gallantry award for police personnel. Ashok Chakra is for all services.
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Question #106
The 'Jeevan Raksha Padak' is given for:
A. Distinguished service
B. Long service
C. Meritorious service
D. Bravery in saving life
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jeevan Raksha Padak is a civilian award for saving life, given for acts of bravery in rescue operations.
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Question #107
The 'Bal Raksha Award' is given by the Government of India to:
A. Women for bravery
B. Children for bravery
C. Children for academic excellence
D. Police for children welfare
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bal Raksha Award is given to children for acts of bravery. It is also known as National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements.
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Question #108
The 'National Bravery Award' is given to children. Who presents it?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice
C. President of India
D. Minister of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
National Bravery Awards are given by the President of India to children for outstanding bravery.
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Question #109
The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in which year?
A. 1995
B. 1996
C. 1994
D. 1997
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995.
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Question #110
Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to science in India?
A. Ramanujan Prize
B. Vikram Sarabhai Award
C. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
D. J. C. Bose Medal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is the highest science award in India. It is given by CSIR.
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Question #111
The 'Vikram Sarabhai Award' is given for contributions to:
A. Environmental science
B. Nuclear physics
C. Space research
D. Defence research
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Vikram Sarabhai Award is given by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for outstanding contributions to space science and technology.
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Question #112
The 'C. V. Raman Prize' is given for contributions to:
A. Physics
B. Mathematics
C. Biology
D. Chemistry
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
C. V. Raman Prize is given for research in physics, specifically for young scientists.
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Question #113
The 'Ramanujan Medal' is awarded by the Indian Academy of Sciences for:
A. Physics
B. Mathematics
C. Astronomy
D. All sciences
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ramanujan Medal is awarded for outstanding work in mathematics, inspired by Srinivasa Ramanujan.
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Question #114
The 'J. C. Bose Medal' is awarded by the Indian Science Congress for:
A. Physical sciences
B. Life sciences
C. All sciences
D. Plant sciences
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
J. C. Bose Medal is given for contributions to life sciences, particularly botany.
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Question #115
Which of the following awards is given for outstanding contribution to the field of atomic energy?
A. Homi Bhabha Award
B. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Award
C. Raja Ramanna Award
D. Atomic Energy Award
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Raja Ramanna Award is given by the Department of Atomic Energy for outstanding contributions to atomic energy.
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Question #116
The 'Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Prize' is awarded for:
A. Mathematics
B. Theoretical physics
C. Space science
D. Astronomy and astrophysics
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Prize is given for outstanding research in astronomy and astrophysics.
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Question #117
The 'Janaki Ammal Award' is given by the Government of India for:
A. Environmental science
B. Botany
C. Zoology
D. Medicine
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Janaki Ammal Award is given to women for contributions to botany.
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Question #118
The 'Ficci Award' is given for excellence in:
A. Arts
B. Social work
C. Business and industry
D. Science
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) awards for excellence in business, industry, and economics.
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Question #119
The 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana' awards are for:
A. Fisheries
B. Rural development
C. Agriculture innovation
D. Irrigation
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) awards are given to states for agriculture and allied sectors performance.
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Question #120
The 'Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award' is given for:
A. Literature
B. Social work
C. Science
D. Environmental conservation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award is given for environmental conservation and ecology.
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