Award GK Questions for Competitive Exams
B. C. Roy Award is given in which field?
(A) Music
(B) Journalism
(C) Medicine
(D) Environment
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Medicine
The B.C. Roy Award, officially known as the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award, is given in the field of medicine in India. It is named after Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of medicine.
Who won the 2016 Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi?
(A) Kamleshwar
(B) Amar Kant
(C) Nasira Sharma
(D) Mridula Garg
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi in 2016 was won by Nasira Sharma for her novel "Paarijat." Therefore, the correct option is:
(C) Nasira Sharma
Who gets Dronacharya Award?
(A) Best Wrestler
(B) Best Batsman
(C) Best Tennis Player
(D) Best Coach
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) Best Coach
The Dronacharya Award is presented to outstanding coaches in various sports disciplines in India. It recognizes their significant contributions to the development and success of athletes.
Who established Noble Prize?
(A) Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel
(B) Ross Markham Noble
(C) George Noble
(D) Duncan Noble
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel
The Nobel Prize was established by Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor Alfred Nobel.
Pulitzer Prize is given for exceptional work in which field?
(A) Environmental Studies
(B) Science and Technology
(C) Literature and Journalism
(D) International understanding
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Literature and Journalism
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for exceptional achievements in the fields of literature and journalism. It covers various categories, including fiction, drama, history, biography or autobiography, poetry, general nonfiction, and journalism across multiple disciplines.
Which of the following is not awarded with Bharat Ratna?
(A) Morarji Desai
(B) M.G Ramachandran
(C) Shyam Prasad Mukherjee
(D) Vinoba Bhave
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Shyam Prasad Mukherjee
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna. Please note that new awards or recognitions may have been conferred since then, so it's advisable to check the latest sources for the most up-to-date information.
Sahitya Akademi Awards are given for the best writing in how many Indian languages?
(A) 12
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 24
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Sahitya Akademi Awards are given for the best writing in 24 Indian languages. Therefore, the correct option is:
(D) 24
Which is India’s highest award in cinema?
(A) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
(B) Academy Awards
(C) Filmfare
(D) IIFA
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, presented annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar?
(A) AR Rehman
(B) Amir Khan
(C) Satyajit Ray
(D) Bhanu Athaiya
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) Bhanu Athaiya
Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar. She won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film "Gandhi" in 1983.
Who was the first woman to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
(A) Anna George
(B) Swaroopa Devi
(C) Devika Rani
(D) Vijay Laxmi Pandit
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Devika Rani
Devika Rani, the renowned actress, was the first woman to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She was honored with this prestigious award in 1969 for her significant contributions to Indian cinema.
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