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01. Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India?
A. R. Venkatramanan B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. V. V. Giri D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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Answer: Dr. Zakir Hussain

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02. '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

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Answer: the most conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy

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03. Tansen Samman has been instituted by the Government of?
A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: Madhya Pradesh

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04. Who is the first Asian Winner of Nobel Prize?
A. C. V. Raman B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Mother Teresa

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Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

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05. On whom did the U. S. President George W. Bush bestow, in 2002, the U.S.'s highest award for life time achievement in the field of scientific research?
A. Arun Netravalli B. Dr.Hargoving Kohrana
C. Subramania Chandrasekar D. Professor C. Radhakrishna Rao

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Answer: Arun Netravalli

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06. Sharad Joshi Samman is awarded for
A. Cartoon B. Satire and essay
C. Trade Union Activity D. Social Service

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Answer: Satire and essay

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07. Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar awards are given for
A. exploring new dimensions in creative writing in Indian languages B. outstanding contribution to science
C. creating mass awareness on environmental issues D. excellence in film direction

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Answer: outstanding contribution to science

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08. Arjuna Award is given for
A. Exceptional service in emergency B. Bravery on battlefield
C. Outstanding performance in sports D. Exceptional service in slum dwellers

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Answer: Outstanding performance in sports

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09. Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2000 was awarded to the former President of South Africa along with
A. Sathish Dawan B. C. Subramanian
C. Grameen Bank of Bangladesh D. World Healt Organisation

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Answer: Grameen Bank of Bangladesh

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10. Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of
A. Rajiv Gandhi B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Indira Gandhi D. Acharya

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Answer: Rajiv Gandhi

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11. Who among the following is the recipient of the first Dayawati Modi Award for art, culture and education?
A. Dharmavir Bharti B. Amitabh Bachchaan
C. B. V. Karanth D. Ashok Vajpeyi

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Answer: Amitabh Bachchaan

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12. The only Indian to win the Nobel prize in physics is
A. Dr. J.C. Bose B. Dr. C. V. Raman
C. Dr. Vickram Sarabhai D. Dr. H. J. Bhabha

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Answer: Dr. C. V. Raman

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13. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
A. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Kirti Chakra D. Vir Chakra

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Answer: Param Vir Chakra

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The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy, similar to the British Victoria Cross, US Medal of Honor, Pakistani Nishan-e-Haider, or French Legion of Honor or Russian Cross of St. George.

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14. Saraswathi Samman is given annually for outstanding contribution to
A. classical music B. education
C. literature D. fine arts

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Answer: literature

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15. Kalinga Award was instituted by
A. UNESCO for exceptional contribution of efforts to popularise science B. Indian Military.
C. Jnanpith, a cultural literacy society for encouraging creative writing in modern languages D. Indian Adult Education Association for outstanding contribution of adult literacy in India

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Answer: UNESCO for exceptional contribution of efforts to popularise science

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16. Pulitzer prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of
A. Science and Technology B. Environmental Studies
C. Literature and Journalism D. International Understanding

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Answer: Literature and Journalism

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17. The journalist who refused to accept 'Padma Bhushan' was?
A. Shekaran Nair B. Khushwant Singh
C. Ratan Thiyam D. Arun Shourie

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Answer: Khushwant Singh

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Khushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

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18. Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
A. Jamanlal Bajaj Foundation B. Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
C. G. B. Pant Memorial Society D. R. D. Birla samara Kosh

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Answer: G. B. Pant Memorial Society

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19. The first recipient of Nehru Award was
A. Martin Luther King B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C. Mother Teresa D. U Thant

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Answer: U Thant

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20. To whom was 'Bharat Ratna' awarded in 1999?
A. Lata Mangeshkar B. Amartya Sen
C. M. S. Subbulakshmi D. Atal Behari Vajpayee

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Answer: Amartya Sen

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