Honours and Awards problems
- 1. __________________will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Options- A. IIT, Kanpur
- B. IIT, Kharagpur
- C. IIT, Delhi
- D. IIT, Bombay Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank PO
Correct Answer: IIT, Kanpur
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984, Los Angeles Olympics. The degree, Doctor of Science (honoris causa ? a degree awarded as a mark of esteem) will be conferred on June 16 to mark the 50th convocation of the prestigious institute of the country. This is her second doctorate ? in 2002, Kannur University had conferred D.Lit on her.
- 2. Which state gives Mewar award?
Options- A. Rajasthan
- B. Gujarat
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. West Bengal Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
- 3. What year was the first Oscar Awards ceremony held?
Options- A. 1945
- B. 1929
- C. 1931
- D. 1954 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: 1929
- 4. Who were not confirmed with the India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna for 2018?
Options- A. Bhupen Hazarika
- B. Nanaji Deshmukh
- C. Pranab Mukherjee
- D. Kailash Satyarthi Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Kailash Satyarthi
- 5. Who has won the Miss India USA 2019 title?
Options- A. Manushi Chhillar
- B. Kim Kumari
- C. Anu Kreethy Vas
- D. Shree Saini Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Kim Kumari
Explanation:
Kim Kumari of New Jersey crowned Miss India USA 2019 tite.
- 6. Who has chosen for the first "Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar"?
Options- A. Subhash Chandra Bose
- B. Alluri Seetha Ramaraju
- C. Abhinandan Varthaman
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Abhinandan Varthaman
Explanation:
Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down the Pakistan's F-16 jet has chosen for the first "Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar".
- 7. Jnanpith Award is given for excellence in the field of
Options- A. Peace
- B. Bravery
- C. Literacy
- D. Sports Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Literacy
Explanation:
Jnanpith Award is given for excellence in the field of Literacy. It is presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith.
- 8. The UNESCO literacy prize has been given to India for the third consecutive year in1992.The 1992 prize has been given to
Options- A. Kerala
- B. West Bengal
- C. Pondicherry
- D. Assam Discuss
Correct Answer: Pondicherry
- 9. Which Indian director won the Lifetime Achivement Oscar in 1992
Options- A. Devika Rani
- B. Alan Ara
- C. Bhanu Athaiya
- D. Satyjit Ray Discuss
Correct Answer: Satyjit Ray
- 10. Which of the following authors won the booker prize twice
Options- A. Margaret Atwood
- B. Ian Mc Ewan
- C. J.M. Coetzee
- D. Graham Swift Discuss
Correct Answer: J.M. Coetzee
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