Awards and Honours Questions and Answers

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Q21
Which award is given for outstanding contribution to science in India?
  • A A) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
  • B B) Padma Shri
  • C C) Dronacharya Award
  • D D) Arjuna Award
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is India's top science award for outstanding contributions to science.
Q22
Who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 along with Malala Yousafzai?
  • A A) Kailash Satyarthi
  • B B) Abhijit Banerjee
  • C C) Greta Thunberg
  • D D) Vandana Shiva
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Kailash Satyarthi campaigns for children's rights in India and shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Malala Yousafzai.
Q23
Which Indian actress won the Best Actress award at the 2021 National Film Awards?
  • A A) Kangana Ranaut
  • B B) Alia Bhatt
  • C C) Vidya Balan
  • D D) Taapsee Pannu
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Kangana Ranaut won the Best Actress award for her performances in "Manikarnika" and "Panga."
Q24
Who was the youngest recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
  • A A) Sachin Tendulkar
  • B B) Rajiv Gandhi
  • C C) Lata Mangeshkar
  • D D) Satyajit Ray
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna at age 40, making him the youngest recipient.
Q25
Which Indian award recognizes contribution in the field of environment protection?
  • A A) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
  • B B) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
  • C C) Padma Vibhushan
  • D D) Gandhi Peace Prize
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar is given annually by the Ministry of Environment for environmental protection.

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