General Knowledge - Honours and Awards
Exercise :: Honours and Awards - Section 1
- Honours and Awards - Section 1
| 16. |
'Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for |
| A. |
acts of gallantry in the presence of enemy | | B. |
gallantry by children | | C. |
outstanding contribution to literature | | D. |
the most conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 17. |
The Nobel Prize was first awarded in |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 18. |
Who among the following own the Nobel prize for literature? |
| A. |
Linus Pauling | | B. |
Samuel Beckett | | C. |
Philip Noel - Baker | | D. |
Ralph Bunche |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 19. |
The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field? |
| A. |
Films | | B. |
Journalism | | C. |
Literature | | D. |
Economics |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 20. |
The journalist who refused to accept 'Padma Bhushan' was? |
| A. |
Shekaran Nair | | B. |
Khushwant Singh | | C. |
Ratan Thiyam | | D. |
Arun Shourie |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Khushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007.
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