The first recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize was:
A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kofi Annan
C. Desmond Tutu
D. Julius Nyerere
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The first Gandhi Peace Prize was awarded in 1995 to Julius Nyerere, former President of Tanzania.

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Practice More Awards and Honours Questions

Question #1
The 'Kalinga Prize' is given for:
A. Environmental protection
B. Mathematics
C. Scientific research
D. Popularization of science

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contribution to the popularization of science. It was established by Biju Patnaik.

This question belongs to: Static General Knowledge Awards and Honours
Question #2
The 'Hindustani Classical Music' maestros are often honoured with which award by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
A. Kalidas Award
B. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
C. Tansen Award
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest national recognition given to performing artists.

This question belongs to: Static General Knowledge Awards and Honours
Question #3
Which award is given for excellence in sports coaching?
A. Arjuna Award
B. Khel Ratna Award
C. Dronacharya Award
D. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dronacharya Award is given to coaches for outstanding performance in sports. It was instituted in 1985.

This question belongs to: Static General Knowledge Awards and Honours