Ramon Magsaysay — Set 3
Awards & Honors · रेमन मैग्सेसे · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which Indian Carnatic vocalist won the award in 2016 for using music as a tool for social inclusion?
Correct Answer: C. T.M. Krishna
T.M. Krishna was awarded for bringing classical music to marginalized communities and breaking traditional barriers. He advocated for the idea that art belongs to all segments of society. He is known for performing in non-traditional venues like slums and fishing villages.
Who founded the 'Goonj' NGO and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015?
Correct Answer: D. Anshu Gupta
Anshu Gupta was honored for his creative approach to humanitarian aid by treating clothes as a basic right. Goonj bridges the gap between urban discard and rural needs through a barter model. His work focuses on dignity rather than charity.
Which Indian educationist and innovator is the inspiration for a character in the movie '3 Idiots' and won the award in 2018?
Correct Answer: C. Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk was recognized for his unique school system in Ladakh that focuses on practical learning. He is also famous for inventing 'Ice Stupas' to solve water scarcity in mountain regions. He won the award alongside Bharat Vatwani in 2018.
Dr. Bharat Vatwani won the Magsaysay Award in 2018 for his work with which group of people?
Correct Answer: D. Mentally ill street persons
Dr. Vatwani is a psychiatrist who dedicated his life to rescuing and rehabilitating mentally ill individuals found on streets. His foundation, Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation, helps reunite them with their families. His compassionate approach has transformed hundreds of lives.
Which Indian bureaucrat received the award in 2015 for exposing corruption in the health sector?
Correct Answer: A. Sanjeev Chaturvedi
Sanjeev Chaturvedi was recognized for his exemplary integrity and struggle against corruption in government institutions. He served as the Chief Vigilance Officer at AIIMS, New Delhi. He shared the 2015 honor with Anshu Gupta.
Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 'Public Service' in 1962?
Correct Answer: D. Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was honored in 1962, shortly after her work in Kolkata gained national attention. She was the first woman from India to be recognized by the Magsaysay foundation. She later went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Jayaprakash Narayan, a hero of the Quit India movement, won the award in 1965 for which category?
Correct Answer: D. Public Service
Jayaprakash Narayan was recognized for his selfless dedication to public welfare and social justice. He was a prominent leader of the socialist movement in India. He later led the 'Total Revolution' movement in the 1970s.
Which Indian Election Commissioner was awarded the Magsaysay Award in 1996 for cleaning up the electoral process?
Correct Answer: B. T.N. Seshan
T.N. Seshan was honored for his fierce integrity and for making elections in India free and fair. He introduced voter ID cards and strictly enforced the Model Code of Conduct. His tenure is considered a turning point in Indian electoral history.
Aruna Roy was awarded the Magsaysay Award in 2000 for her leadership in which movement?
Correct Answer: B. Right to Information
Aruna Roy led the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) which fought for the villagers' right to see official accounts. Her work was instrumental in the enactment of the Right to Information Act in India. She resigned from the IAS to work at the grassroots level.
Which Indian received the award in 1992 for 'Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts'?
Correct Answer: B. R.K. Laxman
R.K. Laxman was a legendary cartoonist known for his 'Common Man' character in The Times of India. His cartoons provided a sharp yet humorous commentary on Indian politics for decades. He is considered one of the greatest political cartoonists in history.