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- Question
Who won the world?s largest pre-college science competition in the US in the environmental engineering category for his project on biodegradation of pesticides ?
Options- A. Shanmuga Sundaram
- B. Prashant Ranganathan
- C. Suresh Kumar
- D. Vijay Ragunathan
- Correct Answer
- Prashant Ranganathan
ExplanationAn Indian boy has won the world?s largest pre-college science competition in the US in the environmental engineering category for his project on biodegradation of pesticides. Prashant Ranganathan, a 12th grader from Jamshedpur, alongwith over 20 high school students from various parts of India, participated in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
- 1. Which one of the following is the Highest Award in India ?
Options- A. Bharat Ratna
- B. Padma Bushan
- C. Khel Ratna
- D. None of these Discuss
- 2. ...................was conferred Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry book Khara Zaran
Options- A. Mr. Chinu Modi
- B. Robin Sharma
- C. Gunvant Shah
- D. Narendra kohli Discuss
- 3. Dilip Sardesai Award is awarded to the following cricketer
Options- A. Zaheer Khan
- B. Virat Kohli
- C. Yuvaraj Singh
- D. Rohit Sharma Discuss
- 4. Florence Nightingale Medal is given internationally in which of these fields ?
Options- A. Gaana
- B. Nursing
- C. Architecture
- D. Teaching Discuss
- 5. ' Ashoka Chakra ' is awarded for
Options- A. Outstanding contribution to literature
- B. Gallantry by children
- C. Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
- D. Acts most conspicuous bravery of self saccrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy Discuss
- 6. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
Options- A. Param Vir Chakra
- B. Kirti Chakra
- C. Vir Chakra
- D. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal Discuss
- 7. In which year , the distribution of Bharat Ratna award started?
Options- A. 1954
- B. 1956
- C. 1952
- D. 1950 Discuss
- 8. Student specific scholarships are awarded to students who
Options- A. have impressive academic achievements
- B. are members of a certain group
- C. have impressive athletic accomplishments
- D. demonstrates a specific skill Discuss
- 9. Who institutes the META awards?
Options- A. Reliance group
- B. Satyam group
- C. Mahindra group
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 10. Name the India's highest award which is given to a civilian
Options- A. Bharat Ratna
- B. Param Vir Chakra
- C. National Film Award
- D. Jananpeth Award Discuss
Honours and Awards problems
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Correct Answer: Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer: Mr. Chinu Modi
Correct Answer: Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer: Nursing
Correct Answer: Acts most conspicuous bravery of self saccrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
Correct Answer: Param Vir Chakra
Explanation:
Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the displaying distinguished acts of valor during the war.
Ashok Chakra Award ? An Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.
Kirti Chakra ? Second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.
Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is literally called a great warrior medal. Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the wars.
Correct Answer: 1954
Correct Answer: have impressive academic achievements
Explanation:
A scholarship is an award of financial aid that helps students to continue their studies further by a popular donor or from the scheme of the government. Student specific scholarships are awarded to students who have impressive academic achievements.
Correct Answer: Mahindra group
Explanation:
The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) instituted by Mahindra group.
Correct Answer: Bharat Ratna
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