{"id":73618,"date":"2024-04-20T11:51:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73618"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:51:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:51:25","slug":"the-verrier-elwin-award-recognizes-individuals-for-their-contributions-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-verrier-elwin-award-recognizes-individuals-for-their-contributions-to\/","title":{"rendered":"The Verrier Elwin Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Tribal welfare and development&#8221; option2=&#8221;Sports and adventure&#8221; option3=&#8221;Arts and literature&#8221; option4=&#8221;Scientific research&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Verrier Elwin Award is an annual award given by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of tribal welfare and development. The award was instituted in 1955 in memory of Verrier Elwin, a British anthropologist who was a pioneer in the study of tribal cultures in India. The award carries a cash prize of \u00e2\u0082\u00b95 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.<\/p>\n<p>The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research on tribal cultures and societies<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of tribal welfare and development<\/li>\n<li>Protection of tribal rights and interests<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of tribal art, culture, and literature<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of tribal education and health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The award is open to all Indian citizens, including those living abroad. The nominations for the award are received from the following sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Central and state governments<\/li>\n<li>Universities and research institutions<\/li>\n<li>Non-governmental organizations<\/li>\n<li>Individuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The award is selected by a jury of eminent persons in the field of tribal welfare and development. The jury is appointed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The Verrier Elwin Award is a prestigious award that recognizes the contributions of individuals to the field of tribal welfare and development. The award has been given to some of the most eminent scholars, activists, and administrators in the field of tribal affairs. The award has helped to promote awareness of tribal issues and to improve the lives of tribal people in India.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option (a): Tribal welfare and development. This is the correct answer. The Verrier Elwin Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to tribal welfare and development.<\/li>\n<li>Option (b): Sports and adventure. This is not the correct answer. The Verrier Elwin Award does not recognize individuals for their contributions to sports and adventure.<\/li>\n<li>Option (c): Arts and literature. This is not the correct answer. The Verrier Elwin Award does not recognize individuals for their contributions to arts and literature.<\/li>\n<li>Option (d): Scientific research. This is not the correct answer. 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