Choose the term that matches this description: a civilian award of India recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Awards, Prizes and Honors question asks: Choose the term that matches this description: a civilian award of India recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields. The correct choice is D. Padma Shri. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Why not A: “Nobel Prize in Chemistry” does not fit this question. The answer is Padma Shri.
- B. Joseph Pulitzer
Why not B: “Joseph Pulitzer” does not fit this question. The answer is Padma Shri.
- C. Legion of Honour
Why not C: “Legion of Honour” does not fit this question. The answer is Padma Shri.
- D. Padma Shri ✓
Correct answer
D. Padma Shri
Explanation
Padma Shri (option D) is the accepted answer to “Choose the term that matches this description: a civilian award of India recognizing distinguished contributions in various fields.”. Option A (Nobel Prize in Chemistry) does not fit this question. Option B (Joseph Pulitzer) does not fit this question. Option C (Legion of Honour) does not fit this question. For this Awards, Prizes and Honors question, the accepted answer is Padma Shri.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
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