Awards and Honours Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who was the first woman to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

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    Anna George
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    Swaroopa Devi
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    Devika Rani
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    Vijay Laxmi Pandit
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Answer : 3. "Devika Rani "
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.

Q:

Which is the best award given in the field of sports?

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    Bharat Ratna
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    Rajiv Gandhi Khelral
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    Dronacharya Award
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    Arjuna Award
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Answer : 2. "Rajiv Gandhi Khelral"
Explanation :

Initiated in the year 1991, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is considered to be the highest recognition in the world of sports in India and aims to honour outstanding athletes in various sports categories.

Q: ' Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for 1717 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.

Q:

Who releases the Human Development Report?

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    World bank
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    World economic forum
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    United Nations
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    UNCTAD
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Answer : 3. "United Nations"
Explanation :

The Human Development Report (HDR) is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report is an annual publication that measures and analyzes various aspects of human development, including factors such as life expectancy, education, and income. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of human development globally and to stimulate dialogue and policy changes to improve human well-being.

Q:

Who has become the first girl to win the president of India prize?

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    Divyakriti
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    Subimal Ghos
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    Divya Agarwal
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    Lipi Thukral
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Answer : 1. "Divyakriti "
Explanation :

The announcement came as a proud moment not only for the 23-year-old Divyakriti but also for her home state of Rajasthan, as she stands as the sole representative from the region to receive the Arjuna Award in the current year.

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:

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 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.

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