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

Which of the following is the highest gallantry award in India?
A. Ashok Chakra
B. Vir Chakra
C. Maha Vir Chakra
D. Param Vir Chakra
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour during war. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award.

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Question #1
Which of the following is the highest honour given by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)?
A. Indira Gandhi Award
B. Rajiv Gandhi Award
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Award
D. Sardar Patel Award

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is the highest honour given by ICCR, instituted in 1965.

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Question #2
The 'Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Prize' is awarded for:
A. Mathematics
B. Theoretical physics
C. Astronomy and astrophysics
D. Space science

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Prize is given for outstanding research in astronomy and astrophysics.

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Question #3
The 'Bharat Ratna' can be awarded to a person of any nationality. Which of the following is a foreign recipient?
A. Nelson Mandela
B. Abdul Sattar Edhi
C. All of the above
D. Mother Teresa

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Nelson Mandela (South Africa) is a foreign recipient. Mother Teresa was naturalized Indian, but she was born in Albania, but she is considered Indian citizen? Actually, she became Indian citizen, so not foreign. Abdul Sattar Edhi never received. So only Mandela.

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