Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Awards, Prizes and Honors MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.”
The accepted answer is B. Kalinga Prize. “Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.” is answered by Kalinga Prize (option B). Option A (“Oscar Statuette”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Kalinga Prize. Option C (“Fields Medal”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Kalinga Prize. Remaining alternatives (Pritzker Architecture Prize) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Kalinga Prize is identified. Awards, Prizes and Honors questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Awards, Prizes and Honors recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Oscar Statuette
Why not A: “Oscar Statuette” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Kalinga Prize. “Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.” is answered by Kalinga Prize (option B). Option A (“Oscar Statuette”)
- B. Kalinga Prize ✓
- C. Fields Medal
Why not C: “Fields Medal” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Kalinga Prize. “Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.” is answered by Kalinga Prize (option B). Option A (“Oscar Statuette”)
- D. Pritzker Architecture Prize
Why not D: “Pritzker Architecture Prize” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Kalinga Prize. “Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.” is answered by Kalinga Prize (option B). Option A (“Oscar Statuette”)
Correct answer
B. Kalinga Prize
Explanation
“Identify the correct term described as: an award for the popularization of science, administered by UNESCO.” is answered by Kalinga Prize (option B). Option A (“Oscar Statuette”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Kalinga Prize. Option C (“Fields Medal”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Kalinga Prize. Remaining alternatives (Pritzker Architecture Prize) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Kalinga Prize is identified. Awards, Prizes and Honors questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Awards, Prizes and Honors recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Awards, Prizes and Honors
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