International Awards

Correct answer: A. 1952

Explanation: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards were instituted in 1952. They honour outstanding contributions to music, dance and theatre. While 1953 may be linked with the Akademi’s early functioning, it is not the year in which these awards were instituted. Exam tip: remember the award’s institution year separately from other dates related to the organisation.

Correct answer: C. 1986

Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1986. It recognises outstanding contributions to peace, development and disarmament. Although 1985 was the year of Indira Gandhi’s death, it was not the year in which this prize was instituted. Exam tip: remember 1986 with peace, development and disarmament.

Correct answer: B. 2017

Explanation: The National CSR Awards were instituted in 2017. They recognise outstanding contributions and impactful initiatives in corporate social responsibility (CSR). While 2014 is associated with the implementation of CSR provisions for companies, the awards themselves began in 2017. Exam tip: Distinguish between the year CSR provisions came into force and the year the awards were instituted.

Correct answer: B. 2011

Explanation: The Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony was instituted in 2011. It recognises ideals of cultural harmony, art and humanism associated with Rabindranath Tagore. The year 2014 may be confused with later award-related announcements or selections, but the year of institution was 2011. Exam tip: “Instituted” asks for the year an award was established, not the year a recipient was announced.