Awards and Honours MCQs
Practice Awards and Honours MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national awards, international awards, Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, sports awards, literary awards, film awards and important honours frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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Which is the highest civilian award of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India, instituted in 1954. It is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavour.
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India, instituted in 1954. It is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavour.
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Question #2
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The Bharat Ratna award was instituted in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Bharat Ratna was instituted on 2 January 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman.
Bharat Ratna was instituted on 2 January 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman.
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Question #3
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Who among the following was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna award?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The first recipients of Bharat Ratna in 1954 were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman. So C. Rajagopalachari is one of them.
The first recipients of Bharat Ratna in 1954 were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman. So C. Rajagopalachari is one of them.
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Question #4
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Which of the following is NOT a Padma award?
Correct Answer: Option A
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There is no Padma Ratna award. The three Padma awards are Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, instituted in 1954.
There is no Padma Ratna award. The three Padma awards are Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, instituted in 1954.
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Question #5
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The Padma awards were instituted in the year:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Padma awards were instituted on 2 January 1954, along with Bharat Ratna. They are classified into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Padma awards were instituted on 2 January 1954, along with Bharat Ratna. They are classified into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
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Question #6
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Which of the following is the highest gallantry award in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour during war. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour during war. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
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Question #7
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The Ashok Chakra is awarded for:
Correct Answer: Option B
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Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of the enemy.
Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of the enemy.
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Question #8
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Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously, for his actions in the 1947 Indo-Pak war.
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously, for his actions in the 1947 Indo-Pak war.
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Question #9
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The Param Vir Chakra was instituted on:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Param Vir Chakra was instituted on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day), along with other gallantry awards.
Param Vir Chakra was instituted on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day), along with other gallantry awards.
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Question #10
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Which award is given for excellence in sports coaching?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dronacharya Award is given to coaches for outstanding performance in sports. It was instituted in 1985.
Dronacharya Award is given to coaches for outstanding performance in sports. It was instituted in 1985.
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