Indian Sports Awards

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Which award is the highest sporting honor in India, given to athletes for their exceptional performance at the international level?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, bestowed upon athletes who have demonstrated outstanding performance at the international level.

The Arjuna Award is presented to athletes who have shown outstanding performance in which of the following categories?

  1. Individual Sports

  2. Team Sports

  3. Both Individual and Team Sports

  4. None of the Above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Arjuna Award is presented to athletes who have shown outstanding performance in both individual and team sports.

Which award is given to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in India.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in 1991.

Which sportsperson was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Viswanathan Anand

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Geet Sethi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

The Arjuna Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1961

  2. 1962

  3. 1963

  4. 1964


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961.

Which sportsperson was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

  4. P. T. Usha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhyan Chand was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award.

The Dronacharya Award was instituted in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1986

  3. 1987

  4. 1988


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985.

Which coach was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award?

  1. Guru Hanuman

  2. Dronacharya

  3. Eklavya

  4. Arjuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Hanuman was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award.

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to which sportsperson?

  1. Best Sportsperson with Disability

  2. Best Sportsperson in Indigenous Games

  3. Best Sportsperson in Adventure Sports

  4. Best Sportsperson in Water Sports


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to the best sportsperson with disability.

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given to individuals or teams for outstanding achievements in which field?

  1. Mountaineering

  2. Rock Climbing

  3. River Rafting

  4. Scuba Diving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given to individuals or teams for outstanding achievements in mountaineering.

The Rajiv Gandhi National Coaching Excellence Award is presented to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in which category?

  1. Individual Sports

  2. Team Sports

  3. Both Individual and Team Sports

  4. None of the Above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi National Coaching Excellence Award is presented to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in both individual and team sports.

The Arjuna Award carries a cash prize of how much?

  1. ₹500,000

  2. ₹750,000

  3. ₹1,000,000

  4. ₹1,500,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arjuna Award carries a cash prize of ₹1,500,000.

The Dronacharya Award carries a cash prize of how much?

  1. ₹1,000,000

  2. ₹1,500,000

  3. ₹2,000,000

  4. ₹2,500,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dronacharya Award carries a cash prize of ₹2,500,000.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award carries a cash prize of how much?

  1. ₹750,000

  2. ₹1,000,000

  3. ₹1,500,000

  4. ₹2,000,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award carries a cash prize of ₹2,000,000.

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