Q 95. Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of the last four years.
2. Arjuna Award: For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3. Dronacharya Award: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams.
4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar: To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Correct Answer: Option (b)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: The recipient(s) is/are selected by a committee constituted by the Ministry and is honoured for their “spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years” at the international level. Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.
- The Arjuna Award, officially known as Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games,is the second-highest sporting honour of India. Dhyan chand award is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of India. Hence, pair 2 is not correctly matched.
- Dronacharya Award is is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabling sportspersons to excel in International events. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.
- ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ is given to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and National level, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development. Hence, pair 4 is not correctly matched.
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