7 Awards MCQs from the General Awareness section, with answers and short explanations.
Q1. The Jnanpith Award is given in the field of:
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Answer: C. Literature
The Jnanpith Award is one of India's highest honours for literature.
Awards · easy · Beginner Practice Set 1
Q2. The Bharat Ratna is:
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Answer: A. India's highest civilian award
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour.
Awards · easy · Beginner Practice Set 6
Q3. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given for outstanding contribution to:
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Answer: B. Indian cinema
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, named after the father of Indian cinema.
Awards · easy · Beginner Practice Set 7
Q4. The Arjuna Award is given in India for:
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Answer: A. Outstanding performance in sports
The Arjuna Award is given to sportspersons for outstanding performance in sports.
Awards · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 1
Q5. The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for:
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Answer: A. The highest gallantry during war
The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry award.
Awards · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 2
Q6. The Dronacharya Award is given to:
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Answer: C. Outstanding sports coaches
The Dronacharya Award honours outstanding coaches in sports.
Awards · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 3
Q7. The Kalinga Prize, awarded by UNESCO, is given for:
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Answer: C. Popularisation of science
UNESCO's Kalinga Prize is awarded for outstanding contribution to the popularisation of science.
Awards · hard · Advanced Practice Set 4