Which of the following awards is given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following awards is given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
A. UNESCO Human Rights Prize
B. Nobel Peace Prize
C. Ramon Magsaysay Award
D. UNESCO Peace Prize
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
UNESCO awards the UNESCO Peace Prize (officially the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize) for contributions to peace. The Human Rights Prize is given by the UN General Assembly, not specifically UNESCO.

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B. 1965
C. 1970
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option A


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