honours & awards section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

The Nobel prize except the Economics first awarded in 1901.

Answer: (b)

Australian author Richard Flanagan won the Man Booker Prize 2014 for his wartime novel ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North.’ Flanagan is the third Australian to win the prize after Thomas Keneally and Petercarey.

Answer: (d)

The prestigious Dhanwantari award, which recognizes contribution in medical science is awarded annually since 1972.

The recipients include M.K. Mani, a pioneer in nephrology in the country and Chief Nephrologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai who has been honoured with the 40th Dhanvantari Award.

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.

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: (d)

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