Indian Honours and Awards GK MCQs


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Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Indian Honours and Awards.
Number of Questions:5 Questions with Answers.

Indian Honours and Awards MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services, SSC, banking, MPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC etc. Exams. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Indian Honours and Awards.



1. Which one of the following statements, is not correct with reference to Udyan Pandit Award?

  1. It is given for brilliance in the development of natural products developed in India.
  2. It is supported by the National Horticultural Board and awarded at the state as well as national levels.
  3. Tamarind is included in the list of products for this award.
  4. Orange is included in the list of products for this award.


Answer: (c) Tamarind is included in the list of products for this award.

Solution: This award is given for brilliance in the development of natural products developed in India. Products included are apples, grapes, mangoes, pineapple, mandarin, orange, guava, etc.


2. When was the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration started?

  1. In 2010.
  2. In 2000.
  3. In 2006.
  4. In 2014.


Answer: (c) In 2006.

Solution: Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration was started in 2006.


3. 'Gfiles' award is given to

  1. Sportsperson.
  2. Civil Servants.
  3. Film actors.
  4. Doctors.


Answer: (b) Civil Servants.

Solution: 'Gfiles' award is an annual award presented to Civil Servants at the national level in India for extraordinary achievements in governance. It is constituted by GFiles magazine, a national magazine on bureaucracy and governance.


4. Who is the recipient of Bal Shakti Puraskar 2022 for the open water swimming category?

  1. Jiya.
  2. Gurugu Himapriya.
  3. Dhiraj Kumar.
  4. Shivangi Kale.


Answer: (a) Jiya.

Solution: A 12-year-old girl named Jiya studying at Navy Children School has been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2022 under the open water swimming category, the highest award for citizens below 18 years.


5. When was Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India given Bharat Ratna?

  1. In 2018.
  2. In 2017.
  3. In 2019.
  4. In 2016.


Answer: (c) In 2019.

Solution: Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India was given Bharat Ratna in 2019.