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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

Which award is given to the best children's book in Tamil?

  1. The Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature

  2. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar

  3. The Children's Book Trust Award

  4. The Tamil Nadu State Award for Children's Literature
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tamil Nadu State Award for Children's Literature is the highest literary award given to children's books in Tamil. It is awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Award for Children's Literature?

  1. Subramania Bharati

  2. Bharathiyar

  3. Thiruvalluvar

  4. Avvaiyar
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Explanation

Subramania Bharati was the first recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Award for Children's Literature in 1967 for his book "Panchali Sabatham".

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best children's book in Telugu?

  1. The Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature

  2. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar

  3. The Children's Book Trust Award

  4. The Andhra Pradesh State Award for Children's Literature
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Andhra Pradesh State Award for Children's Literature is the highest literary award given to children's books in Telugu. It is awarded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Andhra Pradesh State Award for Children's Literature?

  1. Viswanatha Satyanarayana

  2. Sri Sri

  3. Nannayya

  4. Tikkana
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Explanation

Viswanatha Satyanarayana was the first recipient of the Andhra Pradesh State Award for Children's Literature in 1968 for his book "Ramayana Kalpavriksham".

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best children's book in Malayalam?

  1. The Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature

  2. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar

  3. The Children's Book Trust Award

  4. The Kerala State Award for Children's Literature
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kerala State Award for Children's Literature is the highest literary award given to children's books in Malayalam. It is awarded by the Government of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Kerala State Award for Children's Literature?

  1. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

  2. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

  3. M. T. Vasudevan Nair

  4. O. V. Vijayan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was the first recipient of the Kerala State Award for Children's Literature in 1962 for his book "Balyakalasakhi".

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best children's book in Bengali?

  1. The Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature

  2. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar

  3. The Children's Book Trust Award

  4. The West Bengal State Award for Children's Literature
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The West Bengal State Award for Children's Literature is the highest literary award given to children's books in Bengali. It is awarded by the Government of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first space medal awarded by the United States Congress?

  1. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  2. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  3. Air Force Space Command Medal

  4. Army Space and Missile Defense Badge
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Explanation

The United States Congress established the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1969 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the space program.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the space medal awarded to the crew of Apollo 13 for their heroic efforts during their aborted mission to the moon?

  1. Presidential Medal of Freedom

  2. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  3. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  4. Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross
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A Correct answer
Explanation

President Richard Nixon awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the crew of Apollo 13 in 1970 for their courage and skill in overcoming the challenges they faced during their mission.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Sahitya Akademi, India's national academy of letters, for the best literary work in each of the 24 major Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India. It is given annually to authors who have made significant contributions to Indian literature.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Jnanpith Trust for the best literary work in any of the Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Jnanpith Award is the highest literary honor in India. It is given annually to authors who have made significant contributions to Indian literature.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust for the best literary work in Hindi?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharatiya Jnanpith Award is the highest literary honor in India for works written in Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Government of India for outstanding contributions to Indian literature?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in India. It is given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to Indian literature.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Sahitya Akademi for the best translation work in any of the Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize is given annually to authors who have made significant contributions to Indian literature through translation.

Multiple choice

Which literary award is given annually by the Sahitya Akademi for the best children's literature in any of the Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharatiya Jnanpith Award

  4. Padma Bhushan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is given annually to authors who have made significant contributions to Indian literature for children.