Awards & Honors MCQs for Competitive Exams

1.

What is the primary objective of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in recognizing artisan crafts?

A To increase the commercial price of the products

B To promote industrial mass production

C To safeguard and preserve cultural diversity and traditional knowledge

D To replace traditional methods with modern technology

2.

UNESCO's recognition of traditional crafts and skills usually falls under which list?

A World Heritage Sites

B Intangible Cultural Heritage

C Memory of the World Register

D Biosphere Reserves

3.

Where is the headquarters of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre located?

A Geneva, Switzerland

B New York, USA

C Paris, France

D Rome, Italy

4.

How many books are selected for the 'Shortlist' of the International Booker Prize?

A Five

B Six

C Ten

D Twelve

5.

How is the prize money of the International Booker Prize typically distributed?

A Entirely to the Author

B Entirely to the Translator

C Equally between the Author and the Translator

D 75% to the Author and 25% to the Translator

6.

The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for a single work of fiction that is translated into English and published in which country/countries?

A USA and Canada

B UK and Ireland

C Australia and New Zealand

D India and Singapore

7.

The Padma Vibhushan, awarded to Dr. Devi Shetty, is which rank of civilian award in India?

A First Highest

B Second Highest

C Third Highest

D Fourth Highest

8.

Which healthcare organization was founded by Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Devi Shetty?

A Apollo Hospitals

B Fortis Healthcare

C Narayana Health

D Medanta

9.

Dr. Devi Shetty, who was recently conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, is a renowned professional in which field?

A Space Research

B Medicine and Cardiology

C Classical Music

D Environmental Conservation

Awards & Honors MCQs - 2026-04-17