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1.

Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India?
A. R. Venkatramanan
B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. V. V. Giri
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. V. V. Giri
Discussion
2.

Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of
A. Rajiv Gandhi
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Acharya
Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Discussion
3.

Kalinga Award was instituted by
A. UNESCO for exceptional contribution of efforts to popularise science
B. Indian Military.
C. Jnanpith, a cultural literacy society for encouraging creative writing in modern languages
D. Indian Adult Education Association for outstanding contribution of adult literacy in India
Answer» B. Indian Military.
Discussion
4.

Tansen Samman has been instituted by the Government of?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

On whom did the U. S. President George W. Bush bestow, in 2002, the U.S.'s highest award for life time achievement in the field of scientific research?
A. Arun Netravalli
B. Dr.Hargoving Kohrana
C. Subramania Chandrasekar
D. Professor C. Radhakrishna Rao
Answer» B. Dr.Hargoving Kohrana
Discussion
6.

The first black American to win the Nobel Prize for literature is
A. Aurthe Ashe
B. Martin Luther King
C. Toni Morrison
D. Nelson Mandela
Answer» D. Nelson Mandela
Discussion
7.

Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar awards are given for
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
Answer» C. creating mass awareness on environmental issues
Discussion
8.

Which state Government of India has instituted the Samman Award?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh
Discussion
9.

Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for
A. Cartoon
B. Satire and essay
C. Trade Union Activity
D. Social Service
Answer» C. Trade Union Activity
Discussion
10.

Who among the following is a winner of the Indira Gandhi Award for National integration?
A. Aruna Asaf Ali
B. Ashok Kumar
C. Sundarlal Bahuguna
D. M. G. K. Menon
Answer» B. Ashok Kumar
Discussion
11.

The only Indian to win the Nobel prize in physics is
A. Dr. J.C. Bose
B. Dr. C. V. Raman
C. Dr. Vickram Sarabhai
D. Dr. H. J. Bhabha
Answer» C. Dr. Vickram Sarabhai
Discussion
12.

In 1901, Nobel Prize was not given for
A. Chemistry
B. Physics
C. Economics
D. Peace
Answer» D. Peace
Discussion
13.

The highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' has been awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson Mandela. The other is
A. Abdul Ghaffar khan
B. Mikhail Gorbachev
C. Marshal Tito
D. Abdul Wali Khan
Answer» B. Mikhail Gorbachev
Discussion
14.

Arjuna Award is given for
A. Exceptional service in emergency
B. Bravery on battlefield
C. Outstanding performance in sports
D. Exceptional service in slum dwellers
Answer» D. Exceptional service in slum dwellers
Discussion
15.

The first recipient of Nehru Award was
A. Martin Luther King
B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C. Mother Teresa
D. U Thant
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

Pulitzer prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of
A. Science and Technology
B. Environmental Studies
C. Literature and Journalism
D. International Understanding
Answer» D. International Understanding
Discussion
17.

The Nobel peace prize is awarded in which city?
A. Oslo
B. Stockholm
C. Brussels
D. Geneva
Answer» B. Stockholm
Discussion
18.

Saraswathi Samman is given annually for outstanding contribution to
A. classical music
B. education
C. literature
D. fine arts
Answer» D. fine arts
Discussion
19.

Who among the following has received a Nobel Prize in literature 1953?
A. Pablo Neruda
B. Derek Walcott
C. Ernest Hemingway
D. Winston Churchill
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

Who among the following is not a recipient of the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award?
A. Ashaparna Devi
B. M. F. Hussain
C. Raghupathi Sahai
D. V. K. Gokak
Answer» C. Raghupathi Sahai
Discussion
21.

The UNSECO's 'Prix Jules Verne' prize has been given to which of the following serials of Doordarshan?
A. The World This Week
B. Surabhi
C. Eye Witness
D. Turning Point
Answer» E.
Discussion
22.

'Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for
A. acts of gallantry in the presence of enemy
B. gallantry by children
C. outstanding contribution to literature
D. the most conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
Answer» E.
Discussion
23.

The Nobel Prize was first awarded in
A. 1976
B. 1958
C. 1901
D. 1972
Answer» D. 1972
Discussion
24.

Who among the following own the Nobel prize for literature?
A. Linus Pauling
B. Samuel Beckett
C. Philip Noel - Baker
D. Ralph Bunche
Answer» C. Philip Noel - Baker
Discussion
25.

The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?
A. Films
B. Journalism
C. Literature
D. Economics
Answer» B. Journalism
Discussion
26.

Who among the following is not a recipient of 'Dada Saheb Phalke' Award?
A. Ramanand Sagar
B. Raj Kapoor
C. V. Shantaram
D. Ashok Kumar
Answer» B. Raj Kapoor
Discussion
27.

The journalist who refused to accept 'Padma Bhushan' was?
A. Shekaran Nair
B. Khushwant Singh
C. Ratan Thiyam
D. Arun Shourie
Answer» C. Ratan Thiyam
Discussion
28.

Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
A. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Kirti Chakra
D. Vir Chakra
Answer» C. Kirti Chakra
Discussion
29.

Who is the first Asian Winner of Nobel Prize?
A. C. V. Raman
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Mother Teresa
Answer» D. Mother Teresa
Discussion
30.

The first Indian to receive Noble Prize in Literature was
A. Mother Teresa
B. C. V. Raman
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Sarojini Naidu
Answer» D. Sarojini Naidu
Discussion
31.

The first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi's 'Khel Ratna' award is
A. Vishwanathan Anand
B. Leander Peas
C. Kapil Dev
D. Limba Ram
Answer» B. Leander Peas
Discussion
32.

Which state gives Mewar Award?
A. Haryana
B. Delhi
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year
A. 1965
B. 1961
C. 1963
D. 1957
Answer» C. 1963
Discussion
34.

The first Indira Gandhi Award for International Justice and Harmony has been given to
A. Larry Pressler
B. Amnesty International
C. Hussain Ibrahim Zaki
D. Yasser Arafat
Answer» E.
Discussion
35.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given by which of the following organisations?
A. Council for Scientific and industrial research
B. Indian Council for Agricultural Research
C. Indian National Science Academy
D. ISRO
Answer» B. Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Discussion
36.

Which of the following films has won 9 Oscar Awards in 1987?
A. The World Safari
B. The Last Emperor
C. Rain Man
D. Amadeus
Answer» C. Rain Man
Discussion
37.

Which of the following awards was conferred on Mrs. Kiran Bedi?
A. Golden Globe
B. Rani Lakshmi
C. Magsaysay
D. Saraswati
Answer» D. Saraswati
Discussion
38.

Which of the following famous financial journals of international repute confers 'Finance minister of the year' Award?
A. Dalal Street
B. Business Standard
C. Euromoney
D. Money Matters
Answer» D. Money Matters
Discussion
39.

On whose name is the highest award for services to the development of cinema given?
A. Raj Kapoor
B. Dada Saheb
C. Meena Kumari
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Answer» C. Meena Kumari
Discussion
40.

Who was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadhavana Award?
A. Archarya Tulsi
B. Dr. J. Rengaswamy
C. J. R. D Tata
D. Mother Teresa
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Which of the following awards was conferred upon Smt. Aruna Asaf Ali for her role in the welfare of adult and women?
A. Tagore Literacy Award
B. UNSECO Literacy Award
C. Moorti Devi Award
D. Kalinga Prize
Answer» D. Kalinga Prize
Discussion
42.

To whom was 'Bharat Ratna' awarded in 1999?
A. Lata Mangeshkar
B. Amartya Sen
C. M. S. Subbulakshmi
D. Atal Behari Vajpayee
Answer» C. M. S. Subbulakshmi
Discussion
43.

Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
A. Jamanlal Bajaj Foundation
B. Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
C. G. B. Pant Memorial Society
D. R. D. Birla samara Kosh
Answer» D. R. D. Birla samara Kosh
Discussion
44.

Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2000 was awarded to the former President of South Africa along with
A. Sathish Dawan
B. C. Subramanian
C. Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
D. World Healt Organisation
Answer» D. World Healt Organisation
Discussion
45.

B. C. Roy Award is given in the field of
A. Music
B. Journalism
C. Medicine
D. Environment
Answer» D. Environment
Discussion
46.

In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?
A. 1917
B. 1918
C. 1922
D. 1928
Answer» B. 1918
Discussion
47.

The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred was conferred upon Ms. Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?
A. Literature
B. Community Welfare
C. Government Service
D. Journalism
Answer» D. Journalism
Discussion
48.

'Global 500' awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields?
A. Campaign against AIDS
B. Population control
C. Protection of environment
D. Elimination of illiteracy
Answer» D. Elimination of illiteracy
Discussion