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 #141
The 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' was first given to:
A. Devika Rani
B. Sohrab Modi
C. V. Shantaram
D. Prithviraj Kapoor
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The first recipient was Devika Rani in 1969.
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Question #142
The 'Nargis Dutt Award' is given for:
A. Best actress
B. Best director
C. Best film on national integration
D. Best music director
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nargis Dutt Award is given by the Government of India for best film on national integration. It is a National Film Award category.
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Question #143
The 'Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film' is a National Film Award category. True or False?
A. Not applicable
B. False
C. Partially
D. True
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yes, Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director is a National Film Award category.
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Question #144
The 'Raj Kapoor Award' is given by the Government of Maharashtra for contribution to:
A. Theatre
B. Cinema
C. Literature
D. Music
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Raj Kapoor Award is given for contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema.
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Question #145
The 'V. Shantaram Award' is given for:
A. Best director
B. Best actor
C. Best film
D. Lifetime contribution to cinema
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
V. Shantaram Award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, by the Government of Maharashtra.
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Question #146
The 'J. R. D. Tata Award' is given for excellence in:
A. Industry
B. Aviation
C. Science
D. Social service
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
J. R. D. Tata Award is given for outstanding performance in the field of industry and business.
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Question #147
The 'Dhirubhai Ambani Award' is given for:
A. Science
B. Entrepreneurship
C. Sports
D. Literature
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dhirubhai Ambani Award is given for excellence in entrepreneurship and business leadership.
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Question #148
The 'B. C. Roy Award' is given for contributions to:
A. Science
B. Social work
C. Literature
D. Medicine
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
B. C. Roy Award is given for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine and health care.
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Question #149
The 'M. S. Swaminathan Award' is given for contributions to:
A. Plant breeding
B. Food security
C. All of the above
D. Agriculture
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
M. S. Swaminathan Award is given for contributions to agriculture and food security.
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Question #150
The 'Kalinga Prize' is given for:
A. Scientific research
B. Popularization of science
C. Mathematics
D. Environmental protection
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contribution to the popularization of science. It was established by Biju Patnaik.
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Question #151
The 'Kalinga Prize' is awarded by:
A. CSIR
B. Government of India
C. Indian Science Congress
D. UNESCO
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kalinga Prize is given by UNESCO to individuals for their contribution to the popularization of science.
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Question #152
The 'Ramanujan Award' is given by the Government of India to:
A. Young mathematicians
B. Physicists
C. All scientists
D. Astronomers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ramanujan Award is given to young mathematicians from developing countries, by the Government of India.
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Question #153
The 'Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal' is given by the Indian National Science Academy for:
A. All sciences
B. Chemistry
C. Physics
D. Mathematics
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal is given for outstanding work in mathematics.
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Question #154
The 'Homi Bhabha Award' is given by the Atomic Energy Commission for:
A. Nuclear science
B. Space research
C. Defence research
D. Health research
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Homi Bhabha Award is given for outstanding contributions in nuclear science and engineering.
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Question #155
The 'Vikram Sarabhai Award' is given by which organization?
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. CSIR
D. Indian Space Association
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Vikram Sarabhai Award is given by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) for contributions to space science.
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Question #156
The 'A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award' is given by the Government of which state?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award is given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for contributions to science and technology.
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Question #157
The 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) was first given in which year?
A. 1994-1995
B. 1992-1993
C. 1991-1992
D. 1993-1994
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna was instituted in 1991-1992, first awarded to Viswanathan Anand and others? Actually, first recipient was Viswanathan Anand in 1991-92. So option A.
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Question #158
The first recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (as renamed) is likely to be awarded in which year?
A. 2025
B. 2023
C. 2026
D. 2024
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The award was renamed in August 2024, so the first award under the new name was given in 2024. So answer A.
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Question #159
The 'Dhyan Chand Award' is given for lifetime achievement in sports. It was instituted in 2002. Which of the following is true?
A. It is given to coaches
B. It is given to both athletes and coaches
C. It is given only to athletes
D. It is given to sports administrators
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dhyan Chand Award is given to sportspersons for their lifetime contribution to sports, not coaches (Dronacharya is for coaches).
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Question #160
The 'Dronacharya Award' is given for outstanding coaching. It was instituted in:
A. 1988
B. 1986
C. 1985
D. 1987
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985.
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