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Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Awards and Honours-GK

Learn and practice General Knowledge questions and answers on Awards and Honours with very easy and understandable explanations. GK questions are very helpful different type of competitive exams. Page-6 section-1

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Awards and Honours .
51
How many Nobel Prize awards are awarded each year?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace, while a memorial prize in economic sciences was added in 1968.
52
In which year did Dada Saheb Phalke produce the first feature film?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Dada Saheb Phalke produced the first feature film in 1913 named Raja Harishchandra.
53
The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year -
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. Instituted in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of Rs 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.
54
In which year 'Bharat Ratna' India's highest civilian award was established and how many persons have been honoured with this award so far?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bharat Ratna was established in 1952 and 48 persons have been honoured with this award so far.
55
Norman Borlaug won Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution in:
1. Development of high-yielding crops.
2. Modernization of irrigation infrastructure.
3. Introduction of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 in recognition of his contributions to world peace through increasing food supply. Later in his life, he helped apply these methods of increasing food production in Asia and Africa.
56
Consider the following statement about 'Param Vir Chakra':
1. It is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
2. It is the replacement of British Victoria Cross.
3. It can be awarded to civilians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'Param Vir Chakra' is the replacement of British Victoria Cross.
57
Which one of the following fiction was selected for Man Booker Prize, 2015?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
On 13 October, chair judge Michael Wood announced that Jamaican author Marlon James had won the 2015 Man Booker Prize for his novel 'A Brief History of Seven Killings'. This was the first time that a Jamaican born author won the prize.
58
Who among the following was chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
K. Balachander, who brought a whiff of fresh air with daring new style in direction and filmmaking in Tamil cinema in the 1970s, was chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.
59
In which field is the Dhanwantri Award given?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Every year the National Dhanwantri Ayurveda Awards are given away for excellence in the field of Ayurveda. These Awards have been instituted by Ministry of AYUSH.
60
Which of the following won the Best Film in 62nd Filmfare Awards 2017?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dangal won the Best Film in 62nd Filmfare Awards 2017.