Awards and Prizes of India and World Test 23

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'International Day of Human Space Flight' is observed on __________.

A
April, 12th

B
November, 17th

C
March, 23rd

D
August, 17th

Solution

12th April 1961 was the date of the first human spaceflight, carried out by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen. This historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. The UN General Assembly has thus, declared 12th April as the International Day of Human Space Flight to celebrate each year at the international level the beginning of the space era for mankind, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development goals and increasing the well-being of States and peoples, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to maintain outer space for peaceful purposes
Question 2
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Which one of the following is correct about the International Gandhi Peace Prize?

A
International Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded biennially by the Government of India

B
The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in $$1995$$

C
Nelson Mandela was the first recipient of the International Gandhi Peace Prize

D
International Gandhi Peace Prize was started on the occasion of the $$125$$th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Solution

The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a very prestigious Award and carries an amount of 10 million rupees, a citation and a Plaque. The Award is selected by a Jury under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister. It is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. First President of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere was the first recipient of the International Gandhi Peace Prize.
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In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?

A
$$1917$$

B
$$1918$$

C
$$1922$$

D
$$1928$$

Solution

The Pulitzer Prize is an annual award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American-Hungarian newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The award is administered by Columbia University in Newyork City.
Question 4
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Highest award given to civilian in India is _________.

A
Bharat Ratna

B
Padma Vibhushan

C
Kirti Chakra

D
Paramveer Chakra

Solution

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954. The first ever Indian to receive this award was the famous scientist, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. Since then, many dignitaries, each a whiz in varied aspects of their career has received this coveted award.
Question 5
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Pulitzer Prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of ___________.

A
Science and Technology

B
Environmental Studies

C
International Understanding

D
Literature and Journalism

Solution

The Pulitzer Prize is an annual award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American-Hungarian newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The award is administered by Columbia University in Newyork City.
Question 6
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'National Consumer Rights Day' is observed on _____________.

A
December $$7^{th}$$

B
December $$4^{th}$$

C
December $$24^{th}$$

D
December $$10^{th}$$

Solution

The National Consumer Rights Day is an annual occasion for celebration and solidarity within the national consumer movement and is an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers.It is observed every year in India on 24th December. On this day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the President. Observance of this day provides an opportunity for individuals to highlight the importance of the consumer movement and promote the basic rights and responsibilities of all consumers.
Question 7
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'World Food Day' is celebrated on ________.

A
Oct $$15^{th}$$

B
Oct $$19^{th}$$

C
Oct $$12^{th}$$

D
Oct $$16^{th}$$

Solution

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of UN celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October to commemorate the founding of the organisation in 1945. Events are organised in over 150 countries across the world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. These events promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.
Question 8
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Consider the following.
$$1$$. Morarji Ranchhodji Desai
$$2$$. Gulzari Lal Nanda
$$3$$. VV Giri
$$4$$. Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Which of the personalities given are the recipients of Bharat Ratna?

A
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

B
$$1$$ and $$4$$

C
$$2$$ and $$3$$

D
$$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$

Solution

Morarji Desai, the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979 was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991. Gulzari Lal Nanda, ex-Prime Minister of India, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997. V.V. Giri, the noted freedom fighter and ex-President of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1975. Lal Bahadur Shastri, the ex-Prime Minister of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1966.
Question 9
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Find the odd man out.

A
Kirti Chakra

B
Ashok Chakra

C
Vir Chakra

D
Shaurya Chakra

Solution

Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry awards of India. This is accorded for showing extreme courage, valour or self sacrifice away from battlefield. This is not necessarily for military person but civilian can also be awarded this.
Question 10
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Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
$$2$$. Prithviraj Kapoor was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
Only $$1$$

B
Only $$2$$

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

To honour the Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, the National Film Awards named the most prestigious and coveted award of Indian Cinema after him. He is the man who made the first Indian Feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913. Popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, he then went on to make 95 films and 26 short films in a span of 19 years. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani.

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Question 1

April, 12th

November, 17th

March, 23rd

August, 17th

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Question 2

International Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded biennially by the Government of India

The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in $$1995$$

Nelson Mandela was the first recipient of the International Gandhi Peace Prize

International Gandhi Peace Prize was started on the occasion of the $$125$$th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

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Question 3

$$1917$$

$$1918$$

$$1922$$

$$1928$$

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Question 4

Bharat Ratna

Padma Vibhushan

Kirti Chakra

Paramveer Chakra

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Question 5

Science and Technology

Environmental Studies

International Understanding

Literature and Journalism

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Question 6

December $$7^{th}$$

December $$4^{th}$$

December $$24^{th}$$

December $$10^{th}$$

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Question 7

Oct $$15^{th}$$

Oct $$19^{th}$$

Oct $$12^{th}$$

Oct $$16^{th}$$

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Question 8

$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

$$1$$ and $$4$$

$$2$$ and $$3$$

$$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$

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Question 9

Kirti Chakra

Ashok Chakra

Vir Chakra

Shaurya Chakra

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Question 10

Only $$1$$

Only $$2$$

Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

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