Which of the following is the highest award for theatre in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the highest award for theatre in India?
A. Kalidas Samman
B. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
C. National School of Drama Award
D. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest national honour for performing arts, which includes theatre.

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The 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' was first given in 1958. Who was the first Indian recipient?
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. Vinoba Bhave
C. J. R. D. Tata
D. M. S. Subbulakshmi

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958, for Community Leadership.

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The 'Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar' was instituted in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2019

Correct Answer: Option D


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The 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) was first given in which year?
A. 1992-1993
B. 1991-1992
C. 1993-1994
D. 1994-1995

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna was instituted in 1991-1992, first awarded to Viswanathan Anand and others? Actually, first recipient was Viswanathan Anand in 1991-92. So option A.

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