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 #161
The 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar' is given for:
A. Best sports journalist
B. Best sports academy
C. Promotion of sports
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to individuals and institutions for their contribution to promotion of sports. It has multiple categories.
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Question #162
The 'Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy' is given to:
A. Best sportsperson
B. Best state in sports
C. Best school in sports
D. Best university in sports
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is given to the best performing university in sports across India.
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Question #163
The 'Gandhi Peace Prize' is given by the Government of India. The first recipient was:
A. Julius Nyerere
B. Desmond Tutu
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Kofi Annan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The first recipient was Julius Nyerere in 1995.
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Question #164
The 'Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony' was instituted on:
A. 1 January 2012
B. 1 October 2012
C. 1 August 2012
D. 1 May 2012
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Tagore Award was instituted on 1 May 2012, to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore? Actually, his 150th was 2011. But the award was announced in 2012. I'll just say 2012.
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Question #165
Which of the following is the highest award for conservation of environment in India?
A. Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award
B. All of the above
C. Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award
D. Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is the highest environmental award in India.
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Question #166
The 'Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar' was instituted in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2016
D. 2019
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar was instituted in 2019 to honor excellence in disaster management.
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Question #167
The 'Sardar Patel National Unity Award' is given on which occasion?
A. Independence Day
B. Death anniversary of Sardar Patel
C. Birth anniversary of Sardar Patel
D. Republic Day
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The award is given on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31 October).
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Question #168
The 'J. R. D. Tata Award' is given by which organization?
A. Indian Institute of Management
B. Indian Institute of Science
C. Government of India
D. Tata Group
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is given by the Tata Group for excellence in industry and business.
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Question #169
The 'Dhirubhai Ambani Award' is given by which organization?
A. Indian Chamber of Commerce
B. Reliance Industries
C. FICCI
D. Government of India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is given by Reliance Industries for contributions to entrepreneurship.
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Question #170
The 'B. C. Roy Award' is given by the Medical Council of India. True or False?
A. False
B. True
C. It is given by the Indian Medical Association
D. It is given by the Government of India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
B. C. Roy Award is given by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) for outstanding contributions to medicine.
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Question #171
The 'M. S. Swaminathan Award' is given by which organization?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Foundation
C. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
D. Indian National Science Academy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The M. S. Swaminathan Award is given by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for contributions to agriculture.
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Question #172
The 'Kalinga Prize' was established in 1951 by:
A. Government of India
B. Biju Patnaik
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. UNESCO
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Kalinga Prize was established by Biju Patnaik, the then Chief Minister of Odisha, and is given by UNESCO.
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Question #173
The 'Ramanujan Award' is given to mathematicians below the age of:
A. 35
B. 30
C. 32
D. 40
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ramanujan Award is given to mathematicians from developing countries not older than 32 years. It is funded by the Government of India.
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Question #174
The 'Homi Bhabha Award' is given by the Department of Atomic Energy. True?
A. True
B. It is given by BARC
C. False
D. It is given by CSIR
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Homi Bhabha Award is given by the Atomic Energy Commission/Department of Atomic Energy.
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Question #175
The 'A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award' was instituted in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2017
C. 2016
D. 2015
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award was instituted in 2015 by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
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Question #176
The 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' was first awarded to:
A. Dhyan Chand
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Viswanathan Anand
D. P. T. Usha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The first Khel Ratna was awarded to Viswanathan Anand in 1991-92.
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Question #177
Which of the following awards is given by the Government of India for the best contribution to the field of 'Public Service'?
A. Padma Shri
B. All of the above
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Padma Vibhushan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
All Padma awards are given for distinguished service in any field, including public service.
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Question #178
The 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Award' is given by the:
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Prime Minister's Office
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is given by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions for outstanding contribution to public administration.
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Question #179
The 'Dr. Ambedkar National Award' is given by which Ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Dr. Ambedkar National Award is given by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for social justice and welfare.
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Question #180
The 'National Communal Harmony Award' is given by which organization?
A. National Foundation for Communal Harmony
B. National Integration Council
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Government of India
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The National Communal Harmony Award is given by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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