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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

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Marathi?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  4. K. Shivaram Karanth
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Explanation

V. S. Khandekar was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Marathi in 1967 for his novel 'Yayati'.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually to the best literary work in Gujarati by an Indian citizen?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Bhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given annually to the best literary work in Gujarati by an Indian citizen.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Kannada?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  4. K. Shivaram Karanth
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Explanation

K. Shivaram Karanth was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Kannada in 1977 for his novel 'Mookajjiya Kanasugalu'.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually to the best literary work in Malayalam by an Indian citizen?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Bhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given annually to the best literary work in Malayalam by an Indian citizen.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Telugu?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  4. K. Shivaram Karanth
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Explanation

Viswanatha Satyanarayana was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in the field of Telugu in 1969 for his epic poem 'Ramayana Kalpavrikshamu'.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually to the best literary work in Tamil by an Indian citizen?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Bhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given annually to the best literary work in Tamil by an Indian citizen.

Multiple choice

The Centre for Game Theory has received a number of awards and recognitions. Which of the following is not an award or recognition that the Centre for Game Theory has received?

  1. Centre of Excellence Award from the Government of India

  2. Humboldt Research Award

  3. John von Neumann Award

  4. Nobel Prize in Economics
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Explanation

Nobel Prize in Economics is not an award or recognition that the Centre for Game Theory has received.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major theatre award in India?

  1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

  2. Padma Shri

  3. Bharat Ratna

  4. Tony Award
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Explanation

The Tony Award is not a major theatre award in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major theatre award in India?

  1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

  2. Padma Shri

  3. Padma Bhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Bharat Ratna are all major theatre awards in India.

Multiple choice

Which award did R. P. Bambah receive from the Government of India in 1961?

  1. Padma Shri

  2. Padma Bhushan

  3. Padma Vibhushan

  4. Bharat Ratna
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Explanation

R. P. Bambah received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India in 1961.

Multiple choice

Which of the following short stories by Premchand won the Sahitya Akademi Award?

  1. Kafan

  2. Poos ki Raat

  3. Idgah

  4. Do Bailon Ki Katha
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Explanation

Premchand's short story Idgah won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956.

Multiple choice

Which of the following short stories by Rabindranath Tagore won the Sahitya Akademi Award?

  1. Kabuliwala

  2. Postmaster

  3. Mashi

  4. Atithi
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Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore's short story Kabuliwala won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

  1. Devika Rani

  2. B. N. Sircar

  3. V. Shantaram

  4. Prithviraj Kapoor
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Explanation

Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the highest award in Indian cinema. She was honored with the award in 1969 for her contribution to Indian cinema as an actress and producer.

Multiple choice

Which prestigious award is presented annually to the best male and female athletes in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Padma Shri Award
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Explanation

The Khel Ratna Award, instituted in 1991-92, is the highest sporting honor in India, recognizing outstanding achievements in various sports disciplines.

Multiple choice

The Dhyan Chand Award is bestowed upon individuals for their exceptional contributions to the field of:

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Tennis
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Explanation

The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary hockey player, is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in the sport of hockey.