Awards and Honors 2026: Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

In which language category is the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2026 announced?

A Only in Hindi and English

B In all 24 scheduled languages of India

C In a selection of major Indian languages each year

D Only in the language of the author's domicile

2.

For the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2026, what is the age criterion for the author?

A The author must be below 30 years of age.

B The author must be below 35 years of age.

C The author must be below 40 years of age.

D There is no age bar for the Yuva Puraskar.

3.

The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2026 is awarded for:

A An author's lifetime contribution to literature

B An outstanding literary work published in the preceding year by an author below 35 years of age

C Translation of literary works into Indian languages

D Promoting literary activities among young students

4.

Who typically heads the Selection Committee for the National Sports Awards 2026?

A The Prime Minister of India

B The President of India

C A retired Supreme Court Judge

D A distinguished sportsperson or a retired judge appointed by the government

5.

For the National Sports Awards 2026, what is the primary criterion for considering an athlete's performance?

A Performance in the last calendar year (2025)

B Performance over the last four years

C Performance in the Olympic year only

D Consistency in performance across their entire career

6.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the selection process for the National Sports Awards 2026?

A Nomination by National Sports Federations and Universities

B Recommendation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

C Public voting through an online portal

D Evaluation by a Selection Committee constituted by the Government

Awards & Honors MCQs - 2026-08-19