Awards And Honours - Study Mode

[#106] The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which of the following field?
Correct Answer

(B) Films

Explanation

Solution: The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in Films.

[#107] Moortidevi Award is given annually in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer

(A) Literature

Explanation

Solution: The Moorti Devi Award is an annual literary award in India presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for a work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture.

[#108] Who was the first posthumous recipient of Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer

(D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Explanation

Solution: The 1954 statutes did not allow posthumous awards, but this was subsequently modified in the January 1955 statute, and Lal Bahadur Shastri became the first recipient to be honoured posthumously in 1966.

[#109] Who among the following has been awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour, the highest civilian distinction of the Government of France?
Correct Answer

(A) N. R. Narayana Murthy

[#110] B. C. Roy Award is given in the field of -
Correct Answer

(C) Medicine

Explanation

Solution: B. C. Roy National Award Fund registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, has decided to give award in recognition of the outstanding service in the field of Socio - Medical Relief and in the establishment of the Medical organisations and Medical institutions.