General Awareness

Indian Honours and Awards

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Indian honours and awards recognize outstanding achievements by civilians, military personnel, and artists in various fields. The scope includes prestigious civilian honors like Padma awards, literary prizes, and specific accolades like the Borlaug Award. These current affairs and general awareness topics are vital for government exams.

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Indian Honours and Awards Questions

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop artist at the Mirchi Music Awards?

  1. Hip Hop Artist of the Year

  2. Best Hip Hop Album

  3. Best Hip Hop Song

  4. Best Hip Hop Video
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Hip Hop Artist of the Year award is given to the best hip hop artist at the Mirchi Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop album at the Global Indian Music Academy Awards?

  1. Best Hip Hop Album

  2. Best Hip Hop Song

  3. Best Hip Hop Video

  4. Best Hip Hop Artist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Hip Hop Album award is given to the best hip hop album at the Global Indian Music Academy Awards.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. P. T. Usha

  4. Viswanathan Anand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award in 1991-92.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best coach in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dronacharya Award is given to the best coach in India.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Guru Hanuman

  3. O. P. Bhardwaj

  4. S. M. Arif
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhyan Chand was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award in 1985.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sportsperson with a disability in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sportsperson with a disability in India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best adventure sportsperson in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given to the best adventure sportsperson in India.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Arjun Vajpai

  3. Malavath Poorna

  4. Shivangi Pathak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bachendri Pal was the first recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sports administrator in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dronacharya Award is also given to the best sports administrator in India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sports journalist in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sports journalist in India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sports photographer in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sports photographer in India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to artisans and craftspeople for their exceptional skills and contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian handicrafts?

  1. National Award for Master Craftspersons

  2. National Award for Handicrafts

  3. National Award for Textile Design

  4. National Award for Handloom Weaving
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Award for Master Craftspersons is a prestigious award given by the Government of India to recognize and honor the extraordinary craftsmanship and dedication of artisans and craftspeople who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian handicrafts.

Multiple choice

Which award is presented to weavers for their exceptional skills and contributions to the handloom weaving sector in India?

  1. National Award for Handloom Weaving

  2. National Award for Textile Design

  3. National Award for Handicrafts

  4. National Award for Master Craftspersons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Award for Handloom Weaving is a prestigious award given to weavers in recognition of their outstanding skills, creativity, and contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian handloom weaving techniques and designs.

Multiple choice

Which international award recognizes the exceptional achievements of artisans and craftspeople in the field of textiles and fashion?

  1. UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts

  2. World Crafts Council Award of Excellence

  3. International Folk Art Market Award

  4. Global Handicrafts Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Crafts Council Award of Excellence is a prestigious international award that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of artisans and craftspeople in the field of textiles and fashion, honoring their contributions to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which international award recognizes the exceptional achievements of artisans and craftspeople in the field of contemporary and innovative design?

  1. Red Dot Design Award

  2. iF Design Award

  3. Good Design Award

  4. A' Design Award & Competition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious international award that recognizes and celebrates the exceptional achievements of artisans and craftspeople in the field of contemporary and innovative design, including textiles and handicrafts.