Major Dhyan Chand — Set 3

Correct Answer: D. Devendra Jhajharia

• **Devendra Jhajharia** = He was the first para-athlete to be awarded the Khel Ratna. • **2017** — In this year, he received the Khel Ratna for his two Paralympic gold medals in javelin throw. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Deepa Malik]: a renowned para-athlete, but received Khel Ratna in 2019; [Bhavina Patel]: a para table tennis player, awarded Khel Ratna in 2021; [Mariyappan Thangavelu]: a para high jumper, awarded Khel Ratna in 2020.

Correct Answer: C. Table Tennis

• **Table Tennis** = Manika Batra, a 2020 Khel Ratna recipient, is India's top-ranked female table tennis player. • **2020** — She was awarded the Khel Ratna in this year for her significant achievements in table tennis, including Commonwealth Games medals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Badminton]: associated with players like P.V. Sindhu; [Squash]: a different racket sport; [Archery]: a precision sport, not Manika Batra's discipline.

Correct Answer: C. Hockey

• **Hockey** = Rani Rampal, captain of the Indian women's hockey team, received the Khel Ratna. • **2020** — She was awarded the Khel Ratna in this year, becoming the first female hockey player to achieve this honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Athletics]: associated with track and field events; [Wrestling]: associated with players like Sakshi Malik; [Shooting]: associated with players like Gagan Narang.

Correct Answer: D. Cash Prize

• **Cash Prize** = The Khel Ratna award includes a significant cash prize along with a certificate and a medallion. • **25 lakh rupees** — This is the current value of the cash prize awarded to Khel Ratna recipients. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Blazer]: not part of the standard Khel Ratna award components; [Plot of Land]: not an official component of this national sports award; [Car]: not included as part of the Khel Ratna award.

Correct Answer: A. Vijender Singh

• **Vijender Singh** = He was a joint recipient of the Khel Ratna with Mary Kom in 2009. • **2009** — In this year, Mary Kom, Vijender Singh, and Sushil Kumar were all jointly awarded the Khel Ratna. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sushil Kumar]: was also a joint recipient of the Khel Ratna in 2009 alongside Mary Kom and Vijender Singh; [Other than listed]: incorrect, as Vijender Singh is listed and is a correct recipient; [None of these]: incorrect, as Vijender Singh is a correct recipient.

Correct Answer: C. Tennis

• **Tennis** = Leander Paes was awarded the Khel Ratna for his exceptional performance in tennis. • **1996-97** — He received the Khel Ratna for his bronze medal in singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics during this award period. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Table Tennis]: a different racket sport, not Leander Paes's discipline; [Badminton]: associated with players like P.V. Sindhu, not Leander Paes; [Athletics]: includes various track and field events, not related to Leander Paes's achievements.

Correct Answer: D. Sakshi Malik

• **Sakshi Malik** = She was awarded the Khel Ratna in 2016 alongside P.V. Sindhu and others. • **2016** — In this year, she won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to medal at the Olympics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Vinesh Phogat]: a prominent Indian wrestler, but received Khel Ratna in 2020; [Geeta Phogat]: another famous wrestler, known for Commonwealth Games medals, not a Khel Ratna recipient in 2016; [Babita Kumari]: a notable wrestler, but not a Khel Ratna recipient in 2016.

Correct Answer: D. Badminton

• **Badminton** = Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy received the Khel Ratna for their outstanding performance in badminton. • **2023** — They were awarded the Khel Ratna in this year, recognizing their ascent as one of the world's top men's doubles pairs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Tennis]: associated with players like Sania Mirza or Leander Paes; [Squash]: a different racket sport; [Table Tennis]: associated with players like Manika Batra.

Correct Answer: A. Gagan Narang

• **Gagan Narang** = He is a Khel Ratna winner in the discipline of shooting. • **2010** — He was awarded the Khel Ratna in this year for his world-class achievements in shooting, including multiple Commonwealth Games golds. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ronjan Sodhi]: was also a Khel Ratna winner in shooting, awarded in 2012-13; [Other than listed]: incorrect, as Gagan Narang is a listed and correct option; [Neither A nor B]: incorrect, as Gagan Narang is a correct option.

Correct Answer: D. Four years

• **Four years** = The Khel Ratna award is given for performance over a period of four years. • **4 years** — The selection committee considers the athlete's performance consistently over this duration for the award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [One year]: does not reflect sustained excellence, which the award recognizes; [Two years]: a shorter period that might not fully capture an athlete's career trajectory; [Three years]: while a significant period, the specified duration for Khel Ratna evaluation is four years.