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 #41
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The Nobel Prize in Economics was introduced in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize in Economics (Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences) was established in 1968 and first awarded in 1969.
The Nobel Prize in Economics (Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences) was established in 1968 and first awarded in 1969.
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Question #42
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Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. Abhijit Banerjee (Indian-born) won in 2019, but he is a US citizen; Sen is Indian citizen.
Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. Abhijit Banerjee (Indian-born) won in 2019, but he is a US citizen; Sen is Indian citizen.
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Question #43
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The Pulitzer Prize is awarded in which fields?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, and literature (including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama), but also music composition. However, the classic answer is Journalism and Literature. The official categories include journalism and literary arts. I'll choose A as most common.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, and literature (including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama), but also music composition. However, the classic answer is Journalism and Literature. The official categories include journalism and literary arts. I'll choose A as most common.
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Question #44
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The Magsaysay Award was named after the President of which country?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ramon Magsaysay was the seventh President of the Philippines, and the award is named in his honour.
Ramon Magsaysay was the seventh President of the Philippines, and the award is named in his honour.
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Question #45
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The Ashok Chakra is the peacetime equivalent of which award?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra which is for wartime.
Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra which is for wartime.
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Question #46
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The highest award for bravery in the Indian Army during wartime is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award. Kirti Chakra is second highest peacetime gallantry award, Shaurya Chakra is third.
Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award. Kirti Chakra is second highest peacetime gallantry award, Shaurya Chakra is third.
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Question #47
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Which of the following awards is given to civilians for distinguished service?
Correct Answer: Option C
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All three Padma awards are civilian awards for distinguished service. They are given to both civilians and sometimes military personnel.
All three Padma awards are civilian awards for distinguished service. They are given to both civilians and sometimes military personnel.
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Question #48
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The Bharat Ratna award can be given to non-Indian citizens?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Bharat Ratna can be awarded to non-Indian citizens. For example, Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa (naturalized Indian) are recipients.
Bharat Ratna can be awarded to non-Indian citizens. For example, Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa (naturalized Indian) are recipients.
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Question #49
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Which of the following foreign nationals received the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Nelson Mandela received the Bharat Ratna in 1990. Mahatma Gandhi never received it. Martin Luther King Jr. and Obama did not receive.
Nelson Mandela received the Bharat Ratna in 1990. Mahatma Gandhi never received it. Martin Luther King Jr. and Obama did not receive.
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Question #50
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The first Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously was to:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first posthumous recipient of Bharat Ratna in 1966. Ambedkar received it posthumously in 1990.
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first posthumous recipient of Bharat Ratna in 1966. Ambedkar received it posthumously in 1990.
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Question #51
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Which of the following is the highest award for NRI (Non-Resident Indian) achievements?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is the highest award for overseas Indians, given by the Government of India.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is the highest award for overseas Indians, given by the Government of India.
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Question #52
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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award was instituted in:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Pravasi Bharatiya Samman was instituted in 2003, first awarded in 2004 during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman was instituted in 2003, first awarded in 2004 during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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Question #53
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The Gallantry award 'Kirti Chakra' is the second highest award for gallantry in peacetime. What is the highest?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The highest peacetime gallantry award is Ashok Chakra, followed by Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
The highest peacetime gallantry award is Ashok Chakra, followed by Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
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Question #54
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Which of the following awards is given for excellence in Hindi literature?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Vyasa Samman is given by the K. K. Birla Foundation for outstanding Hindi literary works. Sahitya Akademi has separate Hindi section, but Vyasa Samman is specifically for Hindi.
Vyasa Samman is given by the K. K. Birla Foundation for outstanding Hindi literary works. Sahitya Akademi has separate Hindi section, but Vyasa Samman is specifically for Hindi.
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Question #55
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The Saraswati Samman is given for excellence in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Saraswati Samman is an annual award for outstanding literary works in any Indian language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. It was instituted in 1991.
Saraswati Samman is an annual award for outstanding literary works in any Indian language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. It was instituted in 1991.
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Question #56
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Which award is given by the Government of India for contribution to the field of science and technology?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is the highest science and technology award in India, given by CSIR. Other awards are also given but this is the premier one.
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is the highest science and technology award in India, given by CSIR. Other awards are also given but this is the premier one.
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Question #57
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The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024 to honor the hockey legend. The change was announced in August 2024.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024 to honor the hockey legend. The change was announced in August 2024.
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Question #58
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The Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance in sports at the international level. It was instituted in 1961.
Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance in sports at the international level. It was instituted in 1961.
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Question #59
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Which of the following is NOT a Gallantry award?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sena Medal is a service medal for distinguished service, not a gallantry award. The three Chakra awards are gallantry awards.
Sena Medal is a service medal for distinguished service, not a gallantry award. The three Chakra awards are gallantry awards.
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Question #60
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The Bharat Ratna is awarded for:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavour, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavour, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
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