honours & awards section 4 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Answer: (d)

The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest gallantry award that is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy on land, sea or air.

Established on 26 January 1950, it is similar to the Medal of Honor in the United States and the Victoria Cross in the United Kingdom.

Answer: (c)

Former India captain Kapil Dev is the recipient of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2013.

Kapil, who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Sunil Gavaskar received the award in 2012.

Note: Padmakar Shivalkar, Rajinder Goel got C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.

Answer: (c)

The National Film awards, one of the most prominent film awards in India, were established in 1954. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi where the President of India presents the awards.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)