honours & awards section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

The prize was established in 1980 by GermanSwedish philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull. This ispresented annually in early December.

Answer: (c)

The Nobel prize in Economics or Economic sciences was established in 1968 and endowed by Sweden’s central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank, on the occasion of the bank’s 300th anniversary. While the Nobel Prize in particular was established in 1895.

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: (b)

The selection committee for Arjuna Award will be headed by retired judge of Supreme Court or High Court. The amendments in National Sports Award Scheme have been based on the suggestions given by selection committee for Arjuna Awards headed by Kapil Dev.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The words “Khel Ratna” literally mean “sports gem” in Hindi.

The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/- (c.11,500 USD).

Note: The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, is the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. As of 2016, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of 7.5 lakh (in 2017).