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[#601] The 2003 Right Livelihood Honorary Award honors ____, when the jury recognizes "for his steadfast work over many years for a world free of nuclear weapons".
Correct Answer

(A) New Zealand's former Prime Minister David Lange

Explanation

Solution: The 2003 Right Livelihood Honorary Award honors New Zealand's former Prime Minister David Lange, when the jury recognizes "for his steadfast work over many years for a world free of nuclear weapons".

[#602] Tansen was
Correct Answer

(C) both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Tansen was a great exponent of Indian classical music and one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar. Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the 'Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was born in Gwalior as a son of Mukund Misra, who was a poet. As a young child he learnt music from the legendary teacher of his time, Haridas Swami.

[#603] Ornithology is the
Correct Answer

(B) study of birds

Explanation

Solution: Ornithology is the study of birds. An ornithologist is someone who studies ornithology the branch of science devoted to birds. Ornithologists study every aspect of birds, including bird songs, flight patterns, physical appearance, and migration patterns.

[#604] Rabindranath Tagore is also known as
Correct Answer

(C) Gurudev

Explanation

Solution: Rabindranath Tagore is also known as Gurudev. He was popularly called as Gurudev and his songs were popularly known as Rabindrasangeet. Two songs from his Rabindrasangit canon are now the national anthems of India and Bangladesh: the Jana Gana Mana and the Amar Shonar Bangla. Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in a wealthy Brahmin family in Calcutta.

[#605] Raj Kapoor received Dada Saheb Phalke Award in
Correct Answer

(B) 1987

Explanation

Solution: Raj Kapoor received Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1987. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 – the highest award for cinematic excellence in India. In 2001, he was honoured with "Best Director of the Millennium" by Stardust Awards. He was named "Showman of the Millennium" by Star Screen Awards in 2002.