Which Indian author has won the Booker Prize (including the International Booker)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian author has won the Booker Prize (including the International Booker)?
A. Arundhati Roy
B. Vikram Seth
C. All of the above
D. Salman Rushdie
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for 'The God of Small Things'. Salman Rushdie won in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children' (but he is British-Indian). Vikram Seth has not won the Booker. The International Booker has been won by Geetanjali Shree (2022) for 'Tomb of Sand'.

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The 'Bal Raksha Award' is given by the:
A. Government of India
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Indian Council for Child Welfare
D. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bal Raksha Award is also given by ICCW for children's achievements.

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Question #2
The 'National Water Award' is given by:
A. Central Water Commission
B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. National Water Development Agency
D. Ministry of Environment

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The National Water Award is given by the Ministry of Jal Shakti for best practices in water management.

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The highest award for bravery in the Indian Army during wartime is:
A. Kirti Chakra
B. Ashok Chakra
C. Param Vir Chakra
D. Shaurya Chakra

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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