The 'Saraswati Samman' is awarded for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Saraswati Samman' is awarded for:

A. Social work

B. Literary excellence

C. Sports excellence

D. Scientific research

Answer: Option B

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The Saraswati Samman is awarded annually to an Indian citizen for their outstanding literary work.

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Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to the popularization of science, given by UNESCO?

A. Kalinga Prize

B. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

C. Vikram Sarabhai Award

D. Ramanujan Award

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Correct Answer: Option A

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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The Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given for contributions to:

A. Environmental protection

B. Social work

C. Science

D. Literature

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given for contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.

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The 'Man Booker International Prize' was originally given for:

A. Political journalism

B. A single novel translated into English

C. Scientific essays

D. A body of work

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Initially, the prize was awarded for an author's entire body of work, before changing to a single translated book.

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