UPSC Prelims MCQs — Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

 

UPSC Prelims MCQs — Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

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Q1. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is administered by which of the following Ministries?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

C. Ministry of Women & Child Development

D. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Answer: ⭐ C

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Q2. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children belonging to which of the following age groups?

A. 0 to 10 years

B. 5 to 18 years

C. 10 to 21 years

D. 12 to 25 years

Answer: ⭐ B

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Q3. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded for achievements in which of the following fields?

1. Sports

2. Social Service

3. Environment

4. Innovation

5. Bravery

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 2, 3 and 5 only

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer: ⭐ D

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Q4. Which of the following statements about PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is/are correct?

1. The award is conferred by the President of India.

2. Awardees get an opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister of India.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: ⭐ C

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Q5. The awarding of PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is most closely aligned with which of the following constitutional provisions?

A. Article 21A — Right to Education

B. Article 46 — Promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections

C. Article 15(3) — Special provisions for women and children

D. Article 39(f) — Protection of childhood and youth

Answer: ⭐ C

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Q6. Which of the following policy frameworks is most closely reflected in the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?

A. National Skill Development Mission

B. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

D. National Child Labour Programme

Answer: ⭐ B

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Q7. Consider the following statements:

1. The PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar promotes recognition of excellence among children beyond academics.

2. It contributes to developing role-models and aspirational governance among youth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: ⭐ C

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Q8. Which of the following recent achievers mentioned in the 2025 awards are associated with the field of sports?

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

2. Pragnika Vaka Lakshmi

3. Dhinidhi Desinghu

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: ⭐ B

(Chess is categorised under scholastic/analytical achievement, not sports.)

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Q9. Recognition of young achievers through PMRBP supports which of the following governance objectives?

1. Human resource development

2. Promotion of national pride and social leadership

3. Encouraging innovation and creativity among youth

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: ⭐ D

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Q10. In the context of awards for children in India, which of the following statements is correct?

A. PMRBP is given only for academic excellence.

B. PMRBP includes recognition for bravery and social service.

C. PMRBP recipients must belong to economically weaker sections.

D. PMRBP is administered by state governments.

Answer: ⭐ B