honours and awards general questions

21.

The ‘Cannes Award’ is given for excellence in which field?
A.     Films    B.     Journalism
C.     Literature    D.     Economics
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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22.

The journalist who refused to accept ‘Padma Bhushan’ was?
A.     Shekaran Nair
B.     Khushwant Singh
C.     Ratan Thiyam
D.     Arun Shourie
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Khushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007.
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23.

The Nobel peace prize is awarded in which city?
A.     Oslo    B.     Stockholm
C.     Brussels    D.     Geneva
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

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24.

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
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

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25.

Who among the following is not a recipient of the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award?
A.     Ashaparna Devi
B.     M. F. Hussain
C.     Raghupathi Sahai
D.     V. K. Gokak
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

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