The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for excellence in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is given for excellence in:
A. Literature
B. Science and Technology
C. Social Sciences
D. Environmental Science
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is the highest science award in India, given by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for outstanding contributions to science and technology.

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The 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' was first awarded to:
A. P. T. Usha
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Dhyan Chand
D. Viswanathan Anand

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The first Khel Ratna was awarded to Viswanathan Anand in 1991-92.

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The Nobel Prize was instituted by Alfred Nobel in his will, and the first awards were given in:
A. 1910
B. 1905
C. 1901
D. 1895

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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The 'M. S. Swaminathan Award' is given for contributions to:
A. Plant breeding
B. All of the above
C. Agriculture
D. Food security

Correct Answer: Option B


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