Honours and Awards problems
- 1. Who among the following is the first Asian Winner of Nobel Prize
Options- A. Mother Teresa
- B. Rabindranath Tagore
- C. C.V.Raman
- D. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
- 2. In which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel Prizes
Options- A. Physics and chemistry
- B. Chemistry and Medicine
- C. Physics and Medicine
- D. Chemistry and Peace Discuss
Correct Answer: Physics and chemistry
- 3. ' 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
Correct Answer: Acts most conspicuous bravery of self saccrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
- 4. Florence Nightingale Medal is given internationally in which of these fields ?
Options- A. Gaana
- B. Nursing
- C. Architecture
- D. Teaching Discuss
Correct Answer: Nursing
- 5. Dilip Sardesai Award is awarded to the following cricketer
Options- A. Zaheer Khan
- B. Virat Kohli
- C. Yuvaraj Singh
- D. Rohit Sharma Discuss
Correct Answer: Rohit Sharma
- 6. ...................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
Correct Answer: Mr. Chinu Modi
- 7. 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 Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Bharat Ratna
- 8. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Prashant Ranganathan
Explanation:
An 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.
- 9. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
Options- A. Param Vir Chakra
- B. Kirti Chakra
- C. Vir Chakra
- D. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
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.
- 10. In which year , the distribution of Bharat Ratna award started?
Options- A. 1954
- B. 1956
- C. 1952
- D. 1950 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: 1954
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