honours & awards section 6 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Answer: (d)

Dilip Vengsarkar is also known by the nickname ‘Colonel’. He was a member of the Indian team that won the World Cup in 1983 and the World Championship of Cricket in 1985.

Answer: (b)

US singer-songwriter Carole King became the first woman to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The award was given away at the White House in Washington.

Answer: (d)

The Pakistani non-government group The Citizen’s foundation is among the six winners of the Ramon Magsasay Award this year.

Answer: (b)

Merlin award is given to the Magicians who contribute significantly in the stage magic shows and creation of magic in the world. This award was created by Tony Hassini and his International Magicians Society.

Answer: (a)

Arun Shourie (born 2 November, 1941) is an Indian journalist, author and politician. He served as an economist with the World Bank (1968–72 and 1975– 77), a consultant to the Planning Commission, India, editor of the Indian Express and Times of India and a minister in the government of India (1998–2004). He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1982.