honours & awards section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Vachaspati Samman is given in the field of

a) Hindi Literature

b) Medical Science

c) Indian Philosophy

d) Sanskrit Literature

Question : 2

Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for

a) transforming a barren dry village called Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district into a model village of self-sufficiency, eco-friendly and harmony

b) his war against corruption and launching Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Andolan

c) his service to the Indian army

d) his remarkable social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar

Question : 3

In which year did the movie ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ won the Oscar awards for the best movie with a clean sweep?

a) 2002

b) 2003

c) 2004

d) 2005

Question : 4

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding MIDORI Prize?

1. R.Kamal Bawa has won the prize for the year 2014.
2. The award is presented by IUCN.
3. It is given to an individual for outstanding contribution to conserve and sustain biodiversity

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) All of these

Question : 5

Filmfare Award for Best Female Actor, 2011 was conferred on

a) Vidya Balan

b) Priyanka Chopra

c) Shilpa Shetty

d) Katrina Kaif

Question : 6

Who among the following former Chiefs of Army Staff had been awarded the ‘Mahavir Chakra’ twice?

a) General A.S. Vaidya

b) General K.S. Thimmayya

c) General K.M. Cariappa

d) General S.H.F.J. Man-ekshaw