Award/Honour

Total Questions: 10

1. Who is the winner of the IACP International Award of first female IPS of Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Richa Sharma
(b) Lalita Mehar
(c) Ankita Sharma
(d) Bhavana Gupta

Correct Answer: (d) Bhavana Gupta
Note:

The Bentara SP Bhavana Gupta received IACP International Award. She was the first woman IPS officer of the state to receive this honour.

2. Who is awarded with Rohini Nayyer Award 2023? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Amolkar Sangam
(b) Deenanath Rajput
(c) Neil Shanker
(d) Surya Charan

Correct Answer: (b) Deenanath Rajput
Note:

The Rohini Nayyar Prize 2023 for an outstanding contribution to rural development in India was awarded to Mr. Deenanath Rajput from Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The prize was handed to Mr. Rajput by Mr. N.K. Singh chairman fifteenth finance commission at a ceremony in New Delhi on October 31, 2023 for his work to empower tribal women to earn livelihoods in four Naxal affected district.

3. Under E-Panchayat Award (2020), which place did Chhattisgarh get all over the country in the use of 'ICT' for empowerment of Panchayats? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth

Correct Answer: (b) Second
Note:

Under E-Panchayat Award (2020) Chhattisgarh get 2nd prize in category I, all over the country in the use of ICT for empowerment of Panchayats.

4. The following in reference to Rajya Alankaran Purashkar, 2021 : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

A	B
A. Gundadhur Samman	(i) Kumari Rahani Sahu
B. Dr. Khubchand Baghel Samman	(ii) Mukesh Chaudhury
C. Saheed Veer Narayan Singh Award	(iii) Janki Prasad Pulast
D. Minimata Award	(iv) Dr. Kalpana Deshmukh

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	(i)	(iii)	(ii)	(iv)
(b)	(i)	(ii)	(iv)	(iii)
(c)	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)	(i)
(d)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)

Correct Answer: (d)
Note:

With reference to Rajya Alankaran Purashkar, 2021, the correct match is follows as-

Leader	Place
Gundadhur Samman	Kumari Rohani Sahu
Dr. Khubchand Baghel Samman	Mukesh Chaudhury
Sahhed Veer Narayan Singh Award	Janki Prasad Pulast
Minimata Award	Dr. Lakpana Deshmukh

5. Match the honours and dignitaries given in Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava 2022: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

A	B
(A) Pt. Lakham Lal Mishra Samman	(i) Amitesh Mishra
(B) Gundadhur Samman	(ii) Khemchand Bharti
(C) Guru Ghasidas Samman	(iii) Ashok Agrawal
(D) Thakur Pyarelal Samman	(iv) Laxmi Prasad Jaiswal

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
(b)	(iv)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)
(c)	(iii)	(iv)	(ii)	(i)
(d)	(ii)	(i)	(iii)	(iv)

Correct Answer: (a)
Note:

The correct match for the honours and dignitaries given in Chhattisgarh Rajyotsawa 2022 :

Award	Recipient
Pt. Lakhan Lal Mishra Samman	Laxmi Prasad Jaiswal
Gundadhur Samman	Amitesh Mishra
Guru Ghasidas Samman	Khemchand Bharti
Thakur Pyarelal Samman	Ashok Agrawal

6. Who is given the "Minimata Samman" for women's upliftment at Rajyotsav 2019 of Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Kamtha Prasad Tripathi
(b) Kuleshwar Tamrakar
(c) Rukmani Chaturvedi
(d) Sita Ram Agrawal

Correct Answer: (c) Rukmani Chaturvedi
Note:

Rukmani Chaturvedi of Bhilai received the "Minimata Samman" for women empowerment, uplifttment at Rajyotsav 2019 at Chhattisgarh. Dr. Meera Shukla received the "Minimata Samman" for 2022.

7. Which daughter of Chhattisgarh is honoured by "President Award" for National Service Scheme (NSS) 2017-18? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Kusumlata
(b) Pushpalata
(c) Priyanka Bissa
(d) Ragini Bissa

Correct Answer: (c) Priyanka Bissa
Note:

Priyanka Bissa of Chhattisgarh is honoured by "President Award" for National Service Scheme (NSS) 2017-18. She actively participated in the campaign for girls education in slum areas, including teaching women at Ramkund Basti and also the enrollment of school drop-outs and personal hygiene.

8. Kishore Sahu Samman awarded by Chhattisgarh Government is for which of the following fields? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Film
(b) Painting
(c) Sculpture
(d) Literature

Correct Answer: (a) Film
Note:

Chhattisgarh Government has introduced Kishore Sahu Samman Awards in the memory of creative, writing, acting, screenplay and production in hindi/Chhattisgarh. The award was started in 2018. This award is given at two level, National and State level with Cash reward of 10 lakh for national level and 2 lakh for state level winners. First national level Kishore Sahu Samman Award was given to famous director Shyam Benegal and Manoj Verma of Raipur won State level award.

9. Who is not honoured by 'Padmashree Award in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Dr. Khoobchand Baghel
Note:

Smt. Teejan Bai (1988, Art), Smt. Phoolbasan Yadav (2012, Social work) and Mahadev Prasad Pandey (2007, Literature and Education) have been honoured by 'Padamshree'. Till 2020 more than 20 person from Chhattisgarh have been honoured by Padamshree.

10. How many times Chhattisgarh received Krishi Karman Award for best performance in production and productivity of paddy? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Three times
Note:

For outstanding production and productivity of rice, Chhattisgarh has got the 'Krishi Karman Award' thrice. On 19 March 2016, Chhattisgarh bagged this award for record production of pulses for the year (2014-15). The award brings cash prize of 2 crore rupees. Punjab has been awarded by 'Krishi Karman award' 2017-18 for production of Rice.