G K Questions-Awards and Honours

1-  India’s highest award which is given to a civilian
• A.Bharat Ratna
• B.Param Vir Chakra
• C.National Film Award
• D.Jnanpith award
• E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Bharat Ratna)

2-U Thant Peace Award is given for
• A.Music
• B.Contribution towards World Peace
• C.Community leadership
• D.Journalism
• E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Contribution towards World Peace)
Explanation  -
The U Thant Peace Award was introduced by Sri Chinmoy, the award is given to individuals and organizations who have exemplified the lofty spiritual ideals of the late United Nations Secretary General U Thant and implemented those ideals in the tireless pursuit of world peace.

3- Saraswati Samman is given annually for  contribution to
• A.Literature
• B.Education
• C.Fine arts
• D.Classical music
• E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Literature)
Explanation  -
The Saraswati Samman is named after  Indian goddess of learning and is considered to be among the highest literary awards in India.

4- “Ashoka Chakra” is awarded for
• A.Outstanding contribution to literature
• B.Gallantry By Children
• C.Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
• D.The most conspicuous bravery of self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in presence of enemy
• E.None of these
Answer  -  D (The most conspicuous bravery of self sacrifice on air,land or sea but not in presence of enemy)

5- Who amongs of  the following was the first Indian to receive the Magsaysay awards?
• A.Vinoba Bhave
• B.Mother Teresa
• C.R K Laxman
• D.T N Seshan
• E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Vinoba Bhave)

6- Tansen Samman has been instituted by the Govt. of
• A.Uttar Pradesh
• B.Gujarat
• C.Maharashtra
• D.Madhya Pradesh
• E.None of these
Answer  -  D (Madhya Pradesh)

7- Arjuna Award is given for
• A.Bravery on battlefield
• B.Outstanding performance in sports
• C.Exceptional service in emergency
• D.Exceptional service to slum dwellers
• E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Outstanding performance in sports)

8- Pulitzer Prize is awarded for excellent work in the field of
• A.Science and technology
• B.Literature and journalism
• C.International understanding
• D.Environmental studies
• E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Literature and journalism)

9-The  Dronacharya Award  is associated to
• A.Eminent surgeons
• B.Famous artists
• C.Sport coaches
• D.Expert engineers
• E.None of these
Answer  -  C (Sport coaches)

10- Meghanath Saha award is given for excellent contribution in which of the following field?
• A.Journalism
• B.Science
• C.Literature
• D.Social Science
• E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Science)