Arjuna Award — Set 2
Awards & Honors · अर्जुन पुरस्कार · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which of the following awards is ranked higher than the Arjuna Award in the hierarchy of Indian sports honors?
Correct Answer: C. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is India's highest sporting honor. While the Arjuna Award recognizes consistent performance, the Khel Ratna recognizes the most spectacular performance over four years. Both are part of the National Sports Awards ensemble.
Which famous Billiards player was the first from his sport to win the Arjuna Award in 1962?
Correct Answer: D. Wilson Jones
Wilson Jones was the first Indian to win a world title in any sport, specifically amateur billiards. He was rightfully honored with the Arjuna Award in the second year of its existence. He paved the way for India's dominance in cue sports.
Meena Shah was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Badminton
Meena Shah was a national champion who received the Arjuna Award for Badminton in 1962. She was known for her dominance in the domestic circuit during the late 50s and early 60s. She was the first woman to be recognized in this specific discipline.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Arjuna Award nomination?
Correct Answer: C. Being an active coach
Being a coach is the primary requirement for the Dronacharya Award, not the Arjuna Award. The Arjuna Award is specifically meant for active sportspersons or those recently retired. Coaches are ineligible for this specific category unless they are also active athletes.
Who was the first athlete from the sport of Table Tennis to receive the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: D. J.C. Vohra
J.C. Vohra was the first Table Tennis player to be honored with the Arjuna Award in 1961. He was a prominent figure in the early years of organized competitive Table Tennis in India. He contributed significantly to the popularity of the sport in the country.
Which of the following traditional Indian games has categories for Arjuna Award winners?
Correct Answer: A. Kho-Kho
Both Kho-Kho and Kabaddi players are eligible for the Arjuna Award as they are recognized National sports. N.C. Sarada and S.H. Kunder were the first recipients for Kho-Kho and Kabaddi respectively. These awards help in promoting indigenous sports on a national platform.
Who was the first woman in Hockey to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961?
Correct Answer: A. Anne Lumsden
Anne Lumsden was a star forward of the Indian women's hockey team and the first female hockey player to win the award. She was instrumental in India's victory at the 1960 Asian tour. She represented the golden era of Indian women's hockey.
Which boxer was the first to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961?
Correct Answer: D. L. Buddy D'Souza
L. Buddy D'Souza was the first boxer to be honored with the award during its inaugural year. He was a dominant middleweight boxer in the 1950s and 60s. He is credited with inspiring a generation of Indian boxers.
Which swimming legend was the first to be honored with the Arjuna Award in 1961?
Correct Answer: D. Bajrangi Prasad
Bajrangi Prasad was the first swimmer to receive the Arjuna Award when it was instituted. He was a champion long-distance swimmer who won several national titles. This recognition helped establish swimming as a serious competitive sport in India.
Who was the first weightlifter to be conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1961?
Correct Answer: D. A.N. Ghosh
A.N. Ghosh received the Arjuna Award for Weightlifting in 1961. He was a highly respected athlete who set numerous national records in his category. This was the first time weightlifting was recognized through a national civilian-sports award.