Awards and Honours of India — UPSC Prelims Practice
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Medals, Honours, and National Recognition: India's Civilian and Military Awards•hard•12 questions•~10 min
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Question 01
medium
Consider the following statements about the Bharat Ratna:
1. Bharat Ratna awardees are given a peepal-leaf shaped medal and a certificate called Sanad.
2. The President of India chooses not more than three people for the award in a particular year.
3. A cash prize of ₹10 lakh is given to each Bharat Ratna awardee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 02
easy
Who among the following has NOT been awarded the Bharat Ratna?
Question 03
medium
Consider the following statements about Padma Awards:
1. Padma Vibhushan is the third highest civilian award in India.
2. Government servants working in PSUs are not eligible for Padma Awards.
3. The names of Padma awardees are announced every year on Republic Day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 04
hard
The Jnanpith Award differs from the Saraswati Samman in which of the following ways?
1. The Jnanpith Award includes a bronze statue of Goddess Saraswati as part of the prize.
2. The Jnanpith Award is not given posthumously, while the Saraswati Samman can be.
3. The Jnanpith Award covers 23 languages, while the Saraswati Samman covers 22 languages of Schedule VIII.
Select the correct answer:
Question 05
easy
Which award is also known as the 'Golden Lotus Award' in the context of India's National Film Awards?
Question 06
hard
Consider the following about the Sahitya Akademi Award:
1. It is given in 24 languages — the 22 languages of Schedule VIII plus English and Rajasthani.
2. The plaque awarded along with the prize was designed by filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
3. The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship is a lower honour than the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 07
hard
With reference to the Vyas Samman and the Saraswati Samman, which of the following is correct?
Question 08
easy
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 to honour Dadasaheb Phalke. Which of the following is correctly associated with him?
Question 09
medium
Consider the following statements about the Bhasha Samman:
1. It is awarded by the Sahitya Akademi.
2. It covers Indian languages other than the 24 major languages covered by the Sahitya Akademi Award.
3. It also covers contribution to classical and medieval literature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 10
hard
According to the Indian Order of Precedence, those awarded the Bharat Ratna are ranked at what position?
Question 11
medium
The Jnanpith Award was instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust in 1961. Which newspaper-publishing family is associated with founding this trust?
Question 12
hard
Consider the following about the Padma Awards eligibility:
1. A recipient of Padma Shri can be awarded Padma Bhushan only after a gap of 5 or more years.
2. The awards can be given posthumously without any restriction.
3. Public service must be an element in the awardee's achievements; excellence in any field alone does not suffice.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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