Honours and Awards problems
- 1. The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?
Options- A. Films
- B. Journalism
- C. Literature
- D. Economics Discuss
Correct Answer: Films
- 2. Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of
Options- A. Rajiv Gandhi
- B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Acharya Discuss
Correct Answer: Rajiv Gandhi
- 3. The journalist who refused to accept 'Padma Bhushan' was?
Options- A. Shekaran Nair
- B. Khushwant Singh
- C. Ratan Thiyam
- D. Arun Shourie Discuss
Correct Answer: Khushwant Singh
Explanation:
Khushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007.
- 4. 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
Correct Answer: outstanding contribution to science
- 5. The Nobel Prize was first awarded in
Options- A. 1976
- B. 1958
- C. 1901
- D. 1972 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1901
- 6. Which state gives Mewar Award?
Options- A. Haryana
- B. Delhi
- C. Punjab
- D. Rajasthan Discuss
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
- 7. Saraswathi Samman is given annually for outstanding contribution to
Options- A. classical music
- B. education
- C. literature
- D. fine arts Discuss
Correct Answer: literature
- 8. Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for
Options- A. Cartoon
- B. Satire and essay
- C. Trade Union Activity
- D. Social Service Discuss
Correct Answer: Satire and essay
- 9. Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India?
Options- A. R. Venkatramanan
- B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
- C. V. V. Giri
- D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Discuss
Correct Answer: Dr. Zakir Hussain
- 10. The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred was conferred upon Ms. Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?
Options- A. Literature
- B. Community Welfare
- C. Government Service
- D. Journalism Discuss
Correct Answer: Government Service
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