A. Irrfan Khan
B. Anupam Kher
C. Akshay Kumar
D. Shah Rukh Khan
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Anupam Kher was honoured with Kala Ratan Award in 2017.
Anupam Kher was honoured with Kala Ratan Award in 2017.
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182. Consider the following statements about Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development: 1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, was selected for the Prize for the year 2013. 2. The award is accorded annually to individuals only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. neither 1 nor 2
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Both of the statements are correct.
Both of the statements are correct.
183. Which of the following awards was conferred upon Smt. Aruna Asaf Ali for her role in the welfare of adult and women?
A. Tagore Literacy Award
B. UNSECO Literacy Award
C. Moorti Devi Award
D. Kalinga Prize
✅ The correct answer is option C.
184. Soil acidity is generally corrected by
A. liming
B. proper irrigation
C. application of fertilizers
D. adding sodium hydroxide
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Soil acidity is generally corrected by liming. Soil acidity can be corrected easily by liming the soil, or adding basic materials to neutralize the acid present. The most commonly used liming material is agricultural limestone, the most economical and relatively easy to manage source. The limestone is not very water-soluble, making it easy to handle.
Soil acidity is generally corrected by liming. Soil acidity can be corrected easily by liming the soil, or adding basic materials to neutralize the acid present. The most commonly used liming material is agricultural limestone, the most economical and relatively easy to manage source. The limestone is not very water-soluble, making it easy to handle.
185. The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year –
A. 1965
B. 1961
C. 1963
D. 1957
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. Instituted in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of Rs 500000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. Instituted in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of Rs 500000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.
186. India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during
A. 1972-73
B. 1984-85
C. 1991-92
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during 1972-73, 1984-85 and 1991-92.
India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during 1972-73, 1984-85 and 1991-92.
187. Magsaysay Award is given after Ramon Magsaysay. He was President of which nation?
A. Myanmar
B. Malaysia
C. Philippines
D. Sweden
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Magsaysay Award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Republic of the Philippines. Ramon Magsaysay died in air crash in 1957.
Magsaysay Award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Republic of the Philippines. Ramon Magsaysay died in air crash in 1957.
188. South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in
A. May 1993
B. May 1994
C. May 1995
D. May 1996
✅ The correct answer is option B.
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in May 1994. South Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership of Prime Minister H.F Verwoerd. The country’s move followed a storm of criticism for its racial policies by Commonwealth members.
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in May 1994. South Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership of Prime Minister H.F Verwoerd. The country’s move followed a storm of criticism for its racial policies by Commonwealth members.
189. Which of the following award is given for the field of medicine?
A. B. C. Roy Award
B. Kalinga Award
C. Borlaug Award
D. None of the option is correct
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award was instituted in 1962 in memory of Dr. B. C. Roy by the Medical Council of India.
The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award was instituted in 1962 in memory of Dr. B. C. Roy by the Medical Council of India.
190. The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is
A. studying population dynamics
B. collecting population data
C. evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is studying population dynamics, collecting population data and evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes.
The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is studying population dynamics, collecting population data and evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes.