The 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' is often called the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' is often called the:
A. Oscar of Asia
B. None of these
C. Pulitzer of Asia
D. Nobel Prize of Asia
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is widely regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia.

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Question #1
The Rashtriya Kisan Puraskar is given by the Ministry of Agriculture. It was instituted in which year?
A. 1992
B. 1995
C. 1990
D. 2000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rashtriya Kisan Puraskar was instituted in 1990 to recognise innovative farmers.

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Question #2
Which Indian cricketer was the first to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna?
A. Kapil Dev
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Sunil Gavaskar
D. Virat Kohli

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer to be awarded the Khel Ratna in 1997-98.

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Question #3
Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to the popularization of science, given by UNESCO?
A. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
B. Vikram Sarabhai Award
C. Ramanujan Award
D. Kalinga Prize

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contribution to the popularization of science. It was established by Biju Patnaik in 1951.

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