Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

FactThe Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science was established in 1951 by UNESCO (with support from Biju Patnaik/Orissa), and is awarded internationally.Final AnswerUNESCO.

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Science popularization: The Kalinga Award was instituted by which organization? Identify the awarding body behind this international prize. Choose the correct option.

General Knowledge Honours and Awards Difficulty: Easy

Choose an option

A

UNESCO
B

Government of India
C

Sahitya Akademi
D

Indian Science Congress Association

Answer

Correct Answer: UNESCO

Explanation

Fact

The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science was established in 1951 by UNESCO (with support from Biju Patnaik/Orissa), and is awarded internationally.