The 'Turing Award' is commonly referred to as the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Turing Award' is commonly referred to as the:

A. Pulitzer of Computing

B. None of these

C. Nobel Prize of Computing

D. Oscar of Computing

Answer: Option C

The A.M. Turing Award is recognized as the Nobel Prize of Computing.

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Question #1 Report Error

The Nobel Prize was instituted by Alfred Nobel in his will, and the first awards were given in:

A. 1895

B. 1905

C. 1910

D. 1901

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Alfred Nobel's death (1896).

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Question #2 Report Error

The 'Saraswati Samman' is presented annually by which institution?

A. K.K. Birla Foundation

B. None of these

C. Government of India

D. Sahitya Akademi

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The K.K. Birla Foundation presents the Saraswati Samman for outstanding literary work.

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Question #3 Report Error

The 'Vir Chakra' is the third highest gallantry award in wartime. What is the second?

A. Maha Vir Chakra

B. Shaurya Chakra

C. Param Vir Chakra

D. Kirti Chakra

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Wartime gallantry: Param Vir Chakra (1st), Maha Vir Chakra (2nd), Vir Chakra (3rd).

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