Achieving Equality 6th Social Science Lesson 8 Questions in English

21. Who was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award which is India’s highest sporting honour?

a. S.Ilavazzhagi

b. Mariyappan Thangavelu

c. Viswanathan Anand

d. Ravichandran Ashwin.

Explanation:

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is the India’s highest sporting award. Viswanathan Anand got it in the period of 1991-92.

22. Mr. Mariyappan Thangavelu won the Paralympics Gold Medal in following sports of,

a. Long Jump

b. High Jump

c. Triple Jump

d. Javelin Throw.

Explanation:

• Mariyappan Thangavely won the gold medal in the men’s high jump T-42 event, with a leap of 1.89 m. He is the inspirational one for many people. He su_ered permanent disability in his right leg.

23. In which year Mr.Mariyappan Thangavelu won the Gold Medal at Paralympics

a. 2016

b. 2012

c. 2014

d. 2018

Explanation:

• In 2016, At the Rio Paralympics Mr.Mariyappan Thangavelu won Gold Medal.

24. In which country Ms. S.Ilavazhagi participated World carom championship for India?

a. Spain

b. Hungary

c. Italy

d. France

Explanation:

• She participated in World Carrom Championship at Palais Des Festivals, Cannes, France, and bagged her maiden women’s title.

25. In Which year Ms.S.Ilavazhagi won World carrom championship?

a. 2006

b. 2007

c. 2008

d. 2009

Explanation:

• In 2008 Ilavazhagi won carrom world championship. Her Father is an auto driver in Vyasarbadi, Chennai.

26. In Which year Our Indian Government awarded Bharat Ratna for APJ.Abdul Kalam?

a. 1996

b. 1997

c.1998

d.1999.

Explanation:

• Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. Abdul Kalam got it in 1997.

27. Dr.APJ. Abdul Kalam life period

a. 1932 to 2015

b. 1932 to 2016

c. 1931 to 2015

d. 1931 to 2016.

Explanation:

• Life period of Abdul Kalam 1931 to 2015.

28. Which of the following Indian constitution Article explains that, untouchability is totally abolished and it’s any form of forbidden?

a. Article 14

b. Article 15(1)

c. Article 17

d. Article 15.

Explanation:

• Article 17 talks about untouchability. Untouchability is a crime.