Q1. Who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for English Literature?
Correct Answer: B
R.K. Narayan was the first winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for English for his novel 'The Guide' in 1960.
Q2. The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary player Major Dhyan Chand, is awarded for the lifetime contribution in the sports field. In which of the following sports did he represent India?
Correct Answer: A
Major Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport.
Q3. Which among the following is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India?
Correct Answer: C
The Dhyan Chand Award is specifically given for lifetime contribution to sports development.
Q4. First women recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:
Correct Answer: D
Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari was the first woman to receive the Khel Ratna in 1994-95.
Q5. The ‘Polly Umrigar Award’ is conferred in which sports category?
Correct Answer: D
The Polly Umrigar Award is an international cricket award presented by the BCCI.
Q6. Who is the only Indian cricketer to have received the Polly Umrigar award 3 times?
Correct Answer: C
Virat Kohli has won the Polly Umrigar Award multiple times (he has actually won it more than 3 times as of current records).
Q7. C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
Correct Answer: B
The C.K. Nayudu Trophy is a domestic cricket tournament in India.
Q8. Which of the following BCCI award is for most wickets/ runs in Ranji trophy?
Correct Answer: C
The Madhavrao Scindia Award is given to the highest scorer and highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy.
Q9. The Sahitya Akademi award was instituted in the year __
Correct Answer: B
The Sahitya Akademi Award was established in 1954.
Q10. ‘Sahitya Akademi’ is India’s highest honour given in the field of
Correct Answer: B
The Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honour in India.
