honours & awards section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements :

1. Bharat Ratna is given to the outstanding Indian every year since its inception.
2. Padma Bhushan is the lowest civilian award given in the Republic of India

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 2

Consider the following Statements:

1. Vinod Mehta has been awarded with Yash Bharti Samman.
2. Yash Bharti Samman is conferred by the Rajasthan Government for excellence in literature, fine arts, folk and classical music and sports.
3. Currently, he is editorial chairman of the Outlook Group

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. International Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded biannually by the Government of India.
2. The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995.
3. It was started on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 4

The Maharana Pratap Award is given for excellence in the field of

a) Science and Technology

b) Social Work

c) Sports

d) Performing Arts

Question : 5

Consider the statements related to the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology announced on 26 September 2015.

1. The annual prizes are awarded by DRDO to its scientists.
2. It is presented in seven categories.
3. In 2015, 11 scientists were given prizes under various categories.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Question : 6

Consider the following Statements:

1. Balbir Singh Senior was awarded Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award.
2. He is often called Balbir Singh Senior to distinguish him from other Indian hockey players named Balbir Singh.
3. Balbir Singh Senior was a member of three Olympic gold medal-winning Indian teams.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above