Honours and Awards Quiz Test - 1

1.B. C. Roy Award is given in the field of

1. Medicine
2.Journalism
3. Environment
4. Music

... Answer is 1)

2.In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?

1.2000
2. 1999
3.1917
4. 1918

... Answer is 3)

3.The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred was conferred upon Ms. Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?

1. Community Welfare
2. Government Service
3. Journalism
4. Literature

... Answer is 2)

4.Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

1. Vir Chakra
2. Kirti Chakra
3.Param Vir Chakra
4. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: 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.

5.Which state gives Mewar Award?

1. Rajasthan
2. Delhi
3. Punjab
4. Haryana

... Answer is 1)

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