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- Question
The journalist who refused to accept 'Padma Bhushan' was?
Options- A. Shekaran Nair
- B. Khushwant Singh
- C. Ratan Thiyam
- D. Arun Shourie
- Correct Answer
- Khushwant Singh
ExplanationKhushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007. - 1. Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of
Options- A. Rajiv Gandhi
- B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Acharya Discuss
- 2. The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?
Options- A. Films
- B. Journalism
- C. Literature
- D. Economics Discuss
- 3. Arjuna Award is given for
Options- A. Exceptional service in emergency
- B. Bravery on battlefield
- C. Outstanding performance in sports
- D. Exceptional service in slum dwellers Discuss
- 4. The first recipient of Nehru Award was
Options- A. Martin Luther King
- B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
- C. Mother Teresa
- D. U Thant Discuss
- 5. Who among the following is not a recipient of the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award?
Options- A. Ashaparna Devi
- B. M. F. Hussain
- C. Raghupathi Sahai
- D. V. K. Gokak Discuss
- 6. Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar awards are given for
Options- A. exploring new dimensions in creative writing in Indian languages
- B. outstanding contribution to science
- C. creating mass awareness on environmental issues
- D. excellence in film direction Discuss
- 7. The Nobel Prize was first awarded in
Options- A. 1976
- B. 1958
- C. 1901
- D. 1972 Discuss
- 8. Which state gives Mewar Award?
Options- A. Haryana
- B. Delhi
- C. Punjab
- D. Rajasthan Discuss
- 9. Saraswathi Samman is given annually for outstanding contribution to
Options- A. classical music
- B. education
- C. literature
- D. fine arts Discuss
- 10. Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for
Options- A. Cartoon
- B. Satire and essay
- C. Trade Union Activity
- D. Social Service Discuss
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