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 #121
The 'Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar' is given to individuals or institutions for:
A. Wildlife preservation
B. Contribution to environmental protection
C. All of the above
D. Afforestation
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The award is for significant contributions to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable development, covering all aspects.
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Question #122
The 'Rajiv Gandhi Water Conservation Award' is given for:
A. All of the above
B. Water harvesting
C. Irrigation efficiency
D. Groundwater recharge
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Water Conservation Award is given for outstanding work in water conservation and management.
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Question #123
The 'Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar' is given for:
A. Police work
B. Disaster management
C. Defence
D. Fire safety
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is given by the Government of India for excellence in disaster management.
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Question #124
The 'National Water Award' is given by the Ministry of Jal Shakti for:
A. All of the above
B. Efficient irrigation
C. Best water management practices
D. Water conservation
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
National Water Award is given for best practices in water management, including conservation, irrigation, etc.
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Question #125
The 'Swachhata Puraskar' is given for excellence in:
A. Sanitation and cleanliness
B. All of the above
C. Waste management
D. Water supply
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Swachhata Puraskar (Cleanliness Award) is given for outstanding performance in sanitation and cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
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Question #126
The 'Sardar Patel National Unity Award' was instituted in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2018
C. 2017
D. 2020
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sardar Patel National Unity Award was instituted in 2018 to commemorate the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. It is given for contributions to national unity.
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Question #127
The 'Sardar Patel National Unity Award' is the highest civilian award in the category of:
A. Social harmony
B. Public service
C. National integration
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is the highest award for contributions to national unity and integration. It was instituted in 2018.
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Question #128
The 'Nobel Prize in Chemistry' was first awarded in 1901. Which Indian scientist was the first to win it (Indian-origin)?
A. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
B. C. V. Raman
C. Hargobind Khorana
D. J. C. Bose
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan was the first Indian-origin scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2009). Khorana won in Medicine, Raman in Physics.
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Question #129
Which Indian-born economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019?
A. Kaushik Basu
B. Abhijit Banerjee
C. M. N. Srinivas
D. Amartya Sen
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Abhijit Banerjee was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019 for his experimental approach to alleviating poverty.
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Question #130
The 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' was first given in 1958. Who was the first Indian recipient?
A. Vinoba Bhave
B. J. R. D. Tata
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958, for Community Leadership.
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Question #131
The 'Lalit Kala Akademi Award' is given for excellence in:
A. Performing arts
B. Literature
C. Cinema
D. Fine arts
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lalit Kala Akademi Award is for visual arts (painting, sculpture, etc.), instituted in 1958.
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Question #132
The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' gives awards in three main categories: Music, Dance, and:
A. Film
B. Theatre
C. Sculpture
D. Literature
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sangeet Natak Akademi covers music, dance, and drama (theatre).
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Question #133
The 'Bharat Ratna' was suspended between which years?
A. 1992-1995
B. 1980-1984
C. 1966-1970
D. 1977-1980
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Bharat Ratna was suspended from 1977 to 1980 (during the Morarji Desai government) as they considered it 'not appropriate'. It was later revived.
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Question #134
Which of the following awards is given for a specific literary work (a single book)?
A. Sahitya Akademi Award
B. Jnanpith Award
C. Saraswati Samman
D. Vyasa Samman
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi Award is given for a specific book written in any of the 22 major Indian languages. Jnanpith is for overall contribution.
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Question #135
The 'Bharatiya Jnanpith' is a literary organization that gives which award?
A. Sahitya Akademi Award
B. Jnanpith Award
C. Saraswati Samman
D. Vyasa Samman
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bharatiya Jnanpith is the organization that gives the Jnanpith Award.
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Question #136
The 'Sahitya Akademi' was established in which year?
A. 1954
B. 1960
C. 1956
D. 1958
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi was established in 1954 as a national literary organization. Its awards were also instituted in 1954.
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Question #137
The 'Lalit Kala Akademi' was established in which year?
A. 1955
B. 1958
C. 1954
D. 1956
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lalit Kala Akademi was established in 1954.
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Question #138
Which of the following is the highest award for theatre in India?
A. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
B. National School of Drama Award
C. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
D. Kalidas Samman
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest national honour for performing arts, which includes theatre.
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Question #139
The 'National Film Award for Best Feature Film' is awarded by the:
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
B. Indian Film Industry
C. Film Federation of India
D. Directorate of Film Festivals
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The National Film Awards are presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Question #140
The 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' is given for lifetime contribution to:
A. Music
B. Cinema
C. Theatre
D. Literature
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is given for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
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