Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to the popularization of science, given by UNESCO? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to the popularization of science, given by UNESCO?
A. Ramanujan Award
B. Vikram Sarabhai Award
C. Kalinga Prize
D. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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 'Vir Chakra' is the third highest gallantry award in wartime. What is the second?
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Wartime gallantry: Param Vir Chakra (1st), Maha Vir Chakra (2nd), Vir Chakra (3rd).
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest honour given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for excellence in performing arts. It was instituted in 1952.
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C. False
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Yes, the Jeevan Raksha Padak series includes three levels: Jeevan Raksha Padak, Medha Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Ati Jeevan Raksha Padak.
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