Microtheme: "National,International Prize(Not Nobel)" —
13 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’:
   1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children’s and Family Film category.
   2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
   3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children’s and Family Film category.
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 2 only
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3
2. [2023] Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
   1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years
   2. Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
   3. Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
   4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement
   How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) Only three
   • (d) All four
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two
3. [2021] Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
   1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
   2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
   3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
   Which of the above statements are not correct?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2, and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2, and 3
4. [2015] Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one
   of the following?
   • (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
   • (b) Indian Institute of Science
   • (c) Indian Space Research Organization
   • (d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
   Correct Answer: (C) Indian Space Research Organization
5. [2009] Consider the following statements :
   1. V. K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi.
   2. The first recipient of the V. K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, KG. Balakrishnan.
   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
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
6. [2009] Consider the following pairs :
   1. Cannes: France
   2. Davos: Denmark
   3. Roland Garros :The Netherlands
   Which of the pairs given above is/arc correctly matched ?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1,2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
7. [2009] Consider the following statements :
   1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959.
   2. The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a writer is by electing him its Fellow.
   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
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
8. [2009] With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which of the following is ‘Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award’ given?
   • (a) Administrative skills
   • (b) Achievements in Scientific Research
   • (c) Achievements in Sports and Games
   • (d) Courage and valour
   Correct Answer: (D) Courage and valour
9. [2009] For outstanding contribution to which one of the following’ fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given ?
   • (a) Literature
   • (b) Performing Arts
   • (c) Science
   • (d) Social Service
   Correct Answer: (C) Science
10. [2008] Consider the following statements:
    1. Orange Prize is awarded to a work of published fiction in English by a woman.
    2. Pulitzer Prize is awarded by the Commonwealth Foundation to a citizen of any Commonwealth country for any literary work in English.
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
11. [2007] The Pulitzer Prize is associated with which one of the following ?
    • (a) Environmental protection
    • (b) Olympic games
    • (c) Journalism
    • (d) Civil Aviation
    Correct Answer: (C) Journalism
12. [2003] Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
    • (a) Dev Anand
    • (b) Lata Mangeshkar
    • (c) Ramanand Sagar
    • (d) Yash Chopra
    Correct Answer: (C) Ramanand Sagar
13. [2003] The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2002, was awarded to:
    • (a) John Hume
    • (b) Nelson Mandela
    • (c) Norodom Sihanouk
    • (d) Sadak Ogata
    Correct Answer: (B) Nelson Mandela