Pulitzer prize is given in the field of

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Pulitzer prize is given in the field of

AJournalism

BSports

CMedicine

DNone of these

Akhilesh ? Apr 1 '25 at 20:37

correct answer is: option a : Journalism
Explanation: The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University.

• Option a: Journalism is the correct answer as Pulitzer Prize is specifically awarded for achievements in this field.
• Option b: Sports is incorrect as the Pulitzer Prize does not have a specific category for sports achievements.
• Option c: Medicine is incorrect as the Pulitzer Prize does not have a specific category for medical achievements.
• Option d: None of these is incorrect since Journalism is a field where the Pulitzer Prize is awarded.

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Who among the following persons has won the Bharat Ratna Award in 2019?

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Who among the following persons has won the Bharat Ratna Award in 2019?

ABhupen Hazarika

BAtal Bihari Vajpayee

CPandit Madam Mohan Malviya

DNone of the above

Akhilesh ? Apr 1 '25 at 20:37

correct answer is: option a : Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019 for his outstanding contributions to music and culture. The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour.

• Option a: Bhupen Hazarika was indeed awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019.
• Option b: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015, not 2019.
• Option c: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015, along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• Option d: Since option a is correct, this option is incorrect.

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The Lord of Rings : The Return of the King? won Oscar award in how many categories ?

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The Lord of Rings : The Return of the King? won Oscar award in how many categories ?

A10

B9

C11

D12

Akhilesh ? Mar 20 '25 at 22:22

correct answer is: 11
Explanation: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won 11 Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2004, including Best Picture and Best Director. This was a historic sweep as it won in all categories it was nominated for.

• OPTION a (10): Incorrect, as it won 11, not 10.
• OPTION b (9): Incorrect, as it won more than 9.
• OPTION c (11): Correct, as it won 11 Oscars.
• OPTION d (12): Incorrect, as it did not win 12.

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U Thant Award is given for

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U Thant Award is given for

AContribution to east-west understanding

BCommunity leadership

CSocial service

DJournalism

Akhilesh ? Mar 20 '25 at 22:03

correct answer is: a: Contribution to east-west understanding
Explanation: The U Thant Award is presented in recognition of efforts to improve understanding between the Eastern and Western blocs, a cause championed by U Thant during his tenure as UN Secretary-General.

• OPTION a: Correct, as it aligns with U Thant's work in diplomacy and reducing Cold War tensions.
• OPTION b: Incorrect, as community leadership is too broad and not specific to the award's focus.
• OPTION c: Incorrect, social service is not the primary focus of the award.
• OPTION d: Incorrect, the award is not specifically for journalism.

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The celebrated novel 'The Underground Railroad' won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize

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The celebrated novel 'The Underground Railroad' won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize forfiction. Who is the author of this work?

AMatthew Desmond

BViet Thanh Nguyen

CColson Whitehead

DAdam Johnson

Akilesh Kharvi ? Jul 26 '2017 at 20:38

Answer is: Colson Whitehead

Explanation:

The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday)

For a smart melding of realism and allegory that combines the violence of slavery and the drama of escape in a myth that speaks to contemporary America.

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