Honour/Award (Madhya Pradesh)

1. When did the Government of Madhya Pradesh introduced the All India Indira Gandhi Award? [M.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]

(a) 2nd October 1986
(b) 3rd August 1986
(c) 19th November 1985
(d) 3rd August 1987

Correct Answer: (c) 19th November 1985

Solution:All India Indira Gandhi award was constituted on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 19 November, 1985 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Baba Amte was the first person to receive this award.

2. In which area of work is Iqbal Samman Awarded in M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) National Unity
(b) Communal Harmony
(c) Bravery
(d) Creative Writing in Urdu

Correct Answer: (d) Creative Writing in Urdu

Solution:"Iqbal Samman' was started by the Department of Culture of Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1986. This award is given for Contribution to Urdu literature. The award carries a cash prize of 2 lakh rupees.

3. Who among the following was awarded the prestigious 'Kalidas Samman' of Madhya Pradesh Government in November 2012? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Lata Mangeshkar
(b) Amir Khan
(c) Anupam Kher
(d) Pandit Ravishankar

Correct Answer: (c) Anupam Kher

Solution:'Kalidas Samman' is given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This prize for the year 2009-10 was given to Anupam Kher for special contribution in the field of theatre. For 2018 this award was given to Uma Sharma (Kathak dance teacher) and for year 2019-20, Award has given to Dhananjayans (Bharatnatyam couple).

4. Which among the following awards is given to sports- persons by the Government of Madhya Pradesh - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Arjun Award
(b) Vikram Award
(c) Dronacharya Award
(d) Khel Ratna Award

Correct Answer: (b) Vikram Award

Solution:'Dronacharya', 'Arjun' and 'Khel Ratna' awards are given by the Central Government while 'Vikram Award' is given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This award has a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

5. Which of the following Sports Award is related to Madhya Pradesh State? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Laxman Award
(b) Gandharva Award
(c) Ekalavya Award
(d) Arjuna Award

Correct Answer: (c) Ekalavya Award

6. Which of the following award is given by the Madhya Pradesh government to a coach for his dedication in sports? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012 1]

Correct Answer: (e) Vishwamitra Award

Solution:The Government of Madhya Pradesh gives 'Vishwamitra Award' to the sports coach. Vikram Award and Eklavya Award are given to sports person.

7. Which is the Highest Award given by Madhya Pradesh Government to sports coaches mentioned below? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Dronacharya Award
(b) Vikram Award
(c) Ekalavya Award
(d) Vishwamitra Award

Correct Answer: (d) Vishwamitra Award

Solution:Vikram award is given to senior players for sports. Eklavya is awarded to junior players for outstanding performance in sports while Vishamitra award is given to coaches for their contribution to sports.

8. Prabhash Joshi Award is given by Madhya Pradesh government for which of the following Indian traditional sport? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Kabaddi
(b) Mallakhamb
(c) Kho-kho
(d) Atya-Patya

Correct Answer: (b) Mallakhamb

Solution:The Government of Madhya Pradesh gives 'Prabhash Joshi Award' for a traditional game of Mallakhamb. For the year 2014-15, this award was given to Harsha Yadav. For year 2021 Pooja Malviya and Vaishnavi Kahar received this award.

9. Which of the following Vikram Awardee-2018 player of Madhya Pradesh is from Disabled Category? [M.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2019]

(a) Sonu Golkar
(b) Bheem Sonkar
(c) Pooja Vastrakar
(d) Harshita Tomar

Correct Answer: (a) Sonu Golkar

Solution:Sonu Golkar is a cricketer of Bhopal, won Vikram Award-2018 of Madhya Pradesh in the disabled category. For this year Prachi Yadav (Paraolympic) won this ward.

10. Muskan Kirar belongs to which sports? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Kayaking
(b) Sailing
(c) Archery
(d) Athletics

Correct Answer: (c) Archery

Solution:Muskan Kirar is an archery player in India. She is from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. She is a gold medal winner in the women's compound event at the Archery Asia Cup (stage 1) in 2018. She won the gold medal in the 37th sub-junior National Archery competition in 2017.