Who is the first Indian to receive the 'Templeton Prize'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who is the first Indian to receive the 'Templeton Prize'?
A. Baba Amte
B. Dalai Lama
C. Mother Teresa
D. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan received the Templeton Prize in 1975.

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Practice More Awards and Honours Questions

Question #1
Which award is given for excellence in the field of Indian classical music?
A. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
B. Kalidas Samman
C. Tansen Samman
D. Kabir Samman

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Tansen Samman is an award given by the Madhya Pradesh government to recognize outstanding contributions to Hindustani classical music.

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Question #2
The Gandhi Peace Prize is given for contributions to:
A. Literature and arts
B. Social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence
C. Sports development
D. Scientific research

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995 to honour the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. It is given for contributions to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.

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Question #3
The Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony was first awarded in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2013
C. 2012
D. 2015

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Tagore Award was instituted in 2012 and the first recipient was Pandit Ravi Shankar (posthumously) in 2012? Actually, the award was given in 2012 to Ravi Shankar? I think he was the first. But the year of first award is 2012. Let me confirm: It was instituted in 2012, and the first award was given in 2012 to Ravi Shankar (posthumously). So answer A.

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