General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following is not awarded with Bharat Ratna?

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    Morarji Desai
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    M.G Ramachandran
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    Shyam Prasad Mukherjee
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    Vinoba Bhave
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Answer : 3. "Shyam Prasad Mukherjee"
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.

Q:

Who established Noble Prize?

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    Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel
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    Ross Markham Noble
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    George Noble
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    Duncan Noble
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Answer : 1. "Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel"
Explanation :

(A) Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel

The Nobel Prize was established by Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor Alfred Nobel.

Q:

Who won the 2016 Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi?

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    Kamleshwar
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    Amar Kant
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    Nasira Sharma
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    Mridula Garg
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Answer : 3. "Nasira Sharma"
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

Q:

Who among the following was NOT one of the recipients of Dronacharya Award for the year 2017 ? 

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    R. Gandhi
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    Prashant Singh
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    Heera Nand Kataria
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    Sanjay Chakarvorthy
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Answer : 2. "Prashant Singh "
Explanation :

The Dronacharya Award is a prestigious sports coaching honor in India, named after a legendary figure from Indian mythology. It is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding coaches for their contributions to sports. The award is given in two categories: Regular Dronacharya Award for consistent coaching excellence and Lifetime Achievement Dronacharya Award for individuals with a lifelong dedication to coaching and remarkable results. It serves as a recognition of the crucial role coaches play in nurturing athletes and advancing sports in the country.


Q:

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the prestigious Bharat Ratna award in which year? 

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    1992
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    1995
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    1997
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    1998
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Answer : 3. "1997 "
Explanation :

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the Bharat Ratna award in the year:

(C) 1997

Q:

Dada Saheb Phalke Awards 2019 was given to whom?   

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    Devika Rani
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    Satyajit Ray
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    Vinod Khanna
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    Amitabh Bachchan
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Answer : 4. "Amitabh Bachchan "
Explanation :

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 was conferred upon actor Amitabh Bachchan. Therefore, the correct option is:

(D) Amitabh Bachchan

Q:

Who among the following has won Sahitya Akademi Award in the creative non-fiction category in English literature?

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    Amitav Ghosh
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    Arundhati Roy
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    Shashi Tharoor
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    Salman Khurshid
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Answer : 3. "Shashi Tharoor "
Explanation :

Writer and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was named among the winners for Sahitya Akademi Awards. He won the prestigious literature award for his novel 'An Era of Darkness' in the creative non-fiction category in English literature. The novel which was published in 2016 describes British rule in India.

Q: ' Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for 1715 0

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    Outstanding contribution to literature
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    Gallantry by children
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    Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
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    The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
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Answer : 4. "The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy"
Explanation :

(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice on land, air, or sea but not in the presence of the enemy.

The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice on land, at sea, or in the air. It is not specific to actions in the presence of the enemy, distinguishing it from some other military decorations.

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