Major Dhyan Chand — Set 6
Awards & Honors · मेजर ध्यानचंद · Questions 51–60 of 60
Major Dhyan Chand is famously known as the ______ of Hockey.?
Correct Answer: B. Magician
Dhyan Chand was called the 'The Wizard' or 'The Magician' for his extraordinary control over the ball. He led India to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. His mastery was so great that opponents once broke his stick to check for magnets.
In which city was the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand born?
Correct Answer: B. Allahabad
Major Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). He later moved to Jhansi, which he considered his home. He joined the Indian Army as a sepoy and started playing hockey there.
What was the original name of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: B. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
The award was established in 1991-92 as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. It was renamed by the central government in 2021 to honor the legacy of Dhyan Chand. It remains the highest individual sporting honor in India.
Who was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna award?
Correct Answer: A. Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand was the first athlete to receive this honor in 1991-92. He is a five-time World Chess Champion. This award recognized the growing global prominence of Indian chess.
Which of the following is the highest sports award given by the Government of India?
Correct Answer: D. Khel Ratna Award
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is the pinnacle of sporting awards in India. Other awards like Arjuna (for consistent performance) and Dronacharya (for coaching) are also prestigious. The Khel Ratna is reserved for the 'best of the best'.
How much cash prize is currently given to the Khel Ratna award winner?
Correct Answer: C. 25 Lakhs
The prize money for the Khel Ratna was increased to 25 lakh rupees in 2020. This was a significant jump from the previous amount of 7.5 lakhs. The increase aims to provide better financial security to India's top athletes.
National Sports Day in India is celebrated every year on which date?
Correct Answer: B. August 29
National Sports Day commemorates the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand on August 29. The day is used to spread awareness about the importance of physical activity and sports. The President confers national sports awards on this day.
Who was the first woman to win the Khel Ratna award?
Correct Answer: B. Karnam Malleswari
Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari won the award in 1994-95. She made history again in 2000 as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She is one of the most iconic figures in Indian women's sports.
In which year did Sachin Tendulkar receive the Khel Ratna award?
Correct Answer: B. 1997-98
Sachin Tendulkar received the award in 1997-98 for his dominance in international cricket. He was the first cricketer to be honored with the Khel Ratna. He eventually received the Bharat Ratna in 2014.
Major Dhyan Chand won Olympic gold medals for India in hockey in which years?
Correct Answer: A. 1928, 1932, 1936
India won consecutive golds in Amsterdam (1928), Los Angeles (1932), and Berlin (1936) under his influence. He scored over 400 goals in his international career. These victories established India's global supremacy in field hockey for decades.