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 a period of 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 teams or
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
Answer: A
The correct answer is (a).
Only one of the pairs is correctly matched. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years. The Arjuna Award is given to sportspersons who have consistently excelled in their chosen field. The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who have produced outstanding sportspersons. The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion of sports in India.
The following pairs are incorrectly matched:
- Arjuna Award: For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
- Dronacharya Award: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons teams or
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement
