Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
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1. |
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award |
For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years |
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2. |
Arjuna Award | For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson |
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3. |
Dronacharya Award | To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams |
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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?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- 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 international level.
- Hence pair 1 is correctly matched.
- Arjun Award:
- 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:
- It 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’:
- It 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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