Arjuna Award — Set 5
Awards & Honors · अर्जुन पुरस्कार · Questions 41–50 of 70
Which of the following games is NOT eligible for an Arjuna Award nomination under the current rules?
Correct Answer: C. E-sports
As of now, E-sports is not included in the list of sports recognized for the National Sports Awards in India. Para Sports and Deaf Sports have been recently integrated into the scheme. Indigenous games like Kabaddi and Kho-Kho are already well-established within the list.
Who was the first shooter in the female category to receive the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: B. Princess Rajyashree Kumari
Princess Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner received the award in 1968. She followed in the footsteps of her father, Maharaja Karni Singh, who was the first male recipient in shooting. This made them one of the first father-daughter duos to receive the award.
Which year saw a record number of 27 Arjuna Awardees being selected due to exceptional circumstances?
Correct Answer: C. 2020
In 2020, the committee recommended 27 athletes for the award, a significantly high number. This was done to reward athletes who showed exceptional grit during the pandemic-affected training years. It highlights the flexibility of the award limits in special cases.
Who was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award in the sport of Gymnastics (1961)?
Correct Answer: B. Shyam Lal
Shyam Lal was the first gymnast to be honored during the inaugural year. Gymnastics was a part of the original list of sports recognized by the government. It remains one of the most physically demanding disciplines on the list.
The Arjuna Award ceremony is organized at which historical venue?
Correct Answer: C. Rashtrapati Bhavan
The awards are formally conferred in the Darbar Hall or Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This adds immense dignity and national pride to the ceremony. It is one of the few occasions where the nation's best athletes gather at the President's residence.
Who was the first woman to receive the Arjuna Award in the discipline of Chess?
Correct Answer: C. Rohini Khadilkar
Rohini Khadilkar received the award in 1980 for her groundbreaking achievements in chess. She was the first woman to compete in the Indian Men's Championship. She won the Asian Women's Championship five times.
Which of these sports had no Arjuna Award recipient in the year 1961?
Correct Answer: D. Archery
While Cricket, Football, and Hockey had recipients in 1961, Archery did not have one that year. The first Archery award was actually given later to Krishna Das. The inaugural year covered 13 different sporting disciplines.
Who was the first woman to win the Arjuna Award for Cricket?
Correct Answer: B. Shantha Rangaswamy
Shantha Rangaswamy received the award in 1976 for her stellar performance in women's cricket. She was the first woman to score a century for India in international cricket. She led the Indian team to their first-ever Test victory.
Who was the first athlete from the discipline of Judo to receive the Arjuna Award in 1992?
Correct Answer: B. Sandeep Byala
Sandeep Byala was the first judoka to be recognized with the Arjuna Award. Judo was introduced to the list of eligible sports much later than traditional field sports. He was a dominant heavyweight judoka in the national circuit.
Which of the following is true about the Arjuna Award selection committee?
Correct Answer: B. It is headed by a retired judge or sports expert
The committee is usually headed by a person of high standing, often a retired High Court judge or a decorated sportsperson. This ensures a fair and merit-based evaluation of all nominations. The final decision is based on a point-based system and qualitative assessment.