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MCQs - 2026-04

121.
The Bharat Ratna is India's:
A Highest civilian award
B Highest military award
C Highest scientific award
D Highest literary award
122.
Besides the space program, Dr. Sarabhai also played a crucial role in establishing:
A All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
B Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
C Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA)
D National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
123.
Which organization evolved from the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), established by Dr. Sarabhai?
A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
B Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
C Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
124.
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the 'father of the':
A Indian nuclear program
B Indian Green Revolution
C Indian space program
D Indian Institute of Management
125.
Who was conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2026?
A Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C Homi J. Bhabha
D Srinivasa Ramanujan
126.
The award to Dr. Rossi highlights the importance of:
A Grand, opulent structures
B Architecture that addresses environmental and social challenges
C Designs that prioritize profit over sustainability
D Architectural styles that are detached from local context
127.
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is often referred to as the:
A 'Nobel Prize of Literature'
B 'Nobel Prize of Architecture'
C 'Nobel Prize of Urban Planning'
D 'Nobel Prize of Environmental Science'
128.
Which of the following is a key aspect of Dr. Rossi's architectural approach?
A Exclusive use of concrete and steel
B Emphasis on energy-intensive designs
C Use of locally sourced, eco-friendly materials and community involvement
D Focus on large-scale commercial complexes only
129.
Who is the recipient of the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize?
A A renowned Italian architect
B Dr. Isabella Rossi
C The architect behind the 'Veridian City' master plan
D All of the above
130.
The 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to an architect recognized for their contributions to:
A Futuristic skyscraper design
B Sustainable urban design
C Historical monument restoration
D Minimalist residential architecture