Awards & Honors MCQs 2026 - Practice Questions for Exams

81.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major National Sports Awards for which nominations have opened in 2026?

A Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

B Arjuna Award

C Dronacharya Award

D Padma Shri Award for Sports

82.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is awarded in how many scientific disciplines?

A 5

B 7

C 9

D 11

83.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is named after Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, who was the first Director-General of which prominent Indian organization?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

84.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is India's premier award for outstanding achievements in which broad field?

A Literature and Arts

B Social Sciences

C Science and Technology

D Sports and Games

85.

The National Sports Awards, including the Arjuna Award and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, are administered by which Union Ministry?

A Ministry of Home Affairs

B Ministry of Education

C Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

D Ministry of Culture

86.

The Dronacharya Award is presented to outstanding coaches in sports and games. In which year was this prestigious award instituted?

A 1961

B 1985

C 1991

D 2002

87.

Which of the following is India's highest sporting honour, awarded for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years?

A Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

B Arjuna Award

C Dronacharya Award

D Padma Bhushan

88.

What is the significance of an Indian scientist receiving a Global Environmental Leadership Award in 2026?

A It highlights India's growing role in global environmental solutions.

B It may inspire more young Indians to pursue careers in environmental science.

C It underscores the effectiveness of India's environmental policies.

D All of the above

89.

In 2026, an Indian scientist receiving a Global Environmental Leadership Award would likely be recognized for contributions in areas such as:

A Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

B Biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management.

C Pollution control and renewable energy development.

D All of the above

90.

Which of the following organizations is most likely to confer a 'Global Environmental Leadership Award'?

A International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

C World Trade Organization (WTO)

D International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)