UPSC 2023Current AffairsModerate

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 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
Correct Answer
C
Only three
D
All four

Explanation

Option (b) is correct because only pairs 1 and 3 are accurately matched; the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna recognizes performance over four years, and the Dronacharya Award honors eminent coaches. Pair 2 is incorrect because the Arjuna Award is for consistent performance over four years (not lifetime achievement

Government SchemesNational Sports AwardsMajor Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna AwardArjuna AwardDronacharya AwardRashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskarspectacular performancelifetime achievementeminent coachescontribution after retirement

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