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MCQs 2026

41.
The inclusion of an Indian author on the shortlist is significant for:
A Indian cinema.
B Indian classical music.
C Indian literature and cultural exchange.
D Indian culinary arts.
42.
What is a primary aim of the International Booker Prize?
A To promote original English literature.
B To celebrate the art of translation and bring global literature to a wider audience.
C To award the best debut novels.
D To recognize historical fiction.
43.
Who is the translator of the shortlisted Indian novel?
A Gita Press
B Arunava Sinha
C Anand Neelakantan
D Shashi Tharoor
44.
Which Indian author's work was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026?
A Vikram Seth
B Salman Rushdie
C Arundhati Roy
D Jhumpa Lahiri
45.
The International Booker Prize is awarded annually to a:
A Novel written originally in English.
B Translated book.
C Collection of poetry.
D Non-fiction work on global affairs.
46.
The award to Dr. Sharma highlights India's strength in:
A Importing foreign technology.
B Indigenous capabilities in space applications.
C Reliance on international collaborations for satellite data.
D Basic scientific research without practical applications.
47.
Which of the following is a key application area benefiting from Dr. Sharma's work?
A Stock market prediction.
B Disaster management and resource mapping.
C Development of new pharmaceutical drugs.
D Quantum computing research.
48.
Dr. Anjali Sharma's recognized work primarily involves:
A Developing new rocket propulsion systems.
B Advanced algorithms for satellite image processing.
C Designing communication satellites.
D Studying exoplanets.
49.
Who was conferred with the National Geospatial Award for Excellence in 2026?
A A scientist from DRDO
B A professor from IIT Delhi
C Dr. Anjali Sharma, a senior scientist at ISRO
D The Director General of Survey of India
50.
The National Geospatial Award for Excellence is given for contributions in the field of:
A Nuclear physics
B Artificial intelligence
C Geospatial science and technology
D Biotechnology