Q51. Which organization gives the 'Ramon Magsaysay Award'?
- AWorld Food Organization
- BGovernment of India
- CPhilippines Government
- DUNESCO
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Answer: C) Philippines Government
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Q52. Known as the 'Asian Nobel Prize'
- AGandhi Peace Prize
- BRamon Magsaysay Award
- CBharat Ratna
- DAmbedkar International Award
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Answer: B) Ramon Magsaysay Award
Q53. Who was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contribution to community leadership?
- AVerghese Kurien
- BArvind Kejriwal
- CBaba Amte
- DVinoba Bhave
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Answer: D) Vinoba Bhave
Q54. Which of the following is the highest civilian award given to eminent persons?
- ABharat Ratna
- BParam Vir Chakra
- CPadma Bhushan
- DMahavir Chakra
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Answer: A) Bharat Ratna
Q55. In which field is the Norman Borlaug Award given?
- AAgriculture
- BLiterature
- CSocial service
- Dsports
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Answer: A) Agriculture
Q56. In which country is the 'Academy Award' (Oscar) organized every year for the best performance in the field of cinema?
- AFrance
- BCanada
- CUK
- DU.S.A.
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Answer: D) U.S.A.
Q57. For which achievements are the 'Global 500' awards given?
- Apopulation control
- BCampaign against terrorism
- CEnvironmental Immunity
- Dcampaign against drugs
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Answer: C) Environmental Immunity
Q58. Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to_
- AAfforestation and conservation of wastelands
- Bin Clean Technology and Development
- Cin wildlife conservation
- DWriting a Hindi book on environment
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Answer: B) in Clean Technology and Development
Q59. Laureus Award is given for outstanding achievements in which field?
- Agame
- BCinema
- CLiterature
- Dmusic
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Answer: A) game
Q60. Which of the following awards is not related to the field of sports?
- AArjuna Award
- BNorman Borlaug Award
- CDhyanchand Award
- DDronacharya Award
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Answer: B) Norman Borlaug Award
Q61. Which of the following awards is not related to sports?
- ADhyan Chand Award
- BArjuna Award
- CDronacharya Award
- DSaraswati Samman
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Answer: D) Saraswati Samman
Q62. 'Arjuna Award' and 'Dronacharya Award' are related to which field?
- AMusic and Dance
- BLiterature
- Csports
- Dart and culture
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Answer: C) sports
Q63. Which award is given for excellence in sports?
- AJamnalal Bajaj Award
- BArjuna Award
- CTagore Award
- DMoortidevi Award
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Answer: B) Arjuna Award
Q64. Which award is given for outstanding performance in sports?
- ABharat Ratna
- BArjuna Award
- CDronacharya Award
- DMoortidevi Award
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Answer: B) Arjuna Award
Q65. The cash amount of Arjuna Award is ______.
- A₹3,00,000
- B₹5,00,000
- C₹ 10,00,000
- D₹15,00,000
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Answer: D) ₹15,00,000
Q66. To which person is the 'Arjuna Award' given?
- AFor outstanding contribution to Indian literature
- BFor outstanding contributions to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among the peoples of the world
- CFor bravery during enemy attack
- DFor outstanding contribution towards the promotion of sports
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Answer: D) For outstanding contribution towards the promotion of sports
Q67. The statement regarding 'Arjuna Award' is not correct-
- AThe award includes a bronze statue of Arjuna, ₹15,00,000 in cash and a citation.
- BThe award is given to players of Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth Games and Cricket.
- CThe award is also given to indigenous sportspersons and disabled sportspersons.
- DThe award is given for outstanding performance in international sports.
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Answer: D) The award is given for outstanding performance in international sports.
Q68. In which year was the 'Dronacharya Award' for sports coaches instituted?
- A1984 AD
- B1985 AD
- C1987 AD
- D1988 AD
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Answer: B) 1985 AD
Q69. In which field is the Dronacharya Award given?
- ALiterature
- BCalmness
- Csports training
- DValor
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Answer: C) sports training
Q70. The statement regarding 'Dronacharya Award' is not correct-
- AThe award was started in 1985 to honour renowned coaches.
- BThe award consists of a statue of Guru Dronacharya, ₹10,00,000 cash (for regular category) and a citation.
- CThe award is given to only one instructor per year.
- DThe award is given by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports under the Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
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Answer: C) The award is given to only one instructor per year.
Q71. Which of the following awards is given for excellence in sports coaching?
- ASahitya Akademi Award
- BDronacharya Award
- CDadasaheb Phalke Award
- DArjuna Award
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Answer: B) Dronacharya Award
Q72. Which award is given for commendable efforts in the field of advancement of religion?
- ATempleton Prize
- BKalinga Prize
- CGolden Bear Award
- DGlobal 500 Awards
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Answer: A) Templeton Prize
Q73. Who was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi National Goodwill Award?
- Amother Teresa
- BJ. R. D. Tata
- CAcharya Tulsi
- DDr. J. Rangaswamy
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Answer: A) mother Teresa
Q74. How much prize money is given under the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize?
- A1.5 million
- B50 lakh
- C1 crore
- D2 crore
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Answer: C) 1 crore
Q75. The Indian government recently instituted a civilian award named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This award recognizes contributions in what field?
- AUnity and integrity of India
- BArts and culture
- CSocial work
- DEntrepreneurship
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Answer: A) Unity and integrity of India