Question 1

What is the highest sporting honor in India, awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?

Accepted Answer

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is the highest award for spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports. It was previously named after Rajiv Gandhi but was renamed in 2021 to honor a hockey legend. The first recipient of this prestigious honor was Vishwanathan Anand.

Question 2

Who was the first Indian sportsperson to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award?

Accepted Answer

Vishwanathan Anand. Vishwanathan Anand received this honor in 2007 for his exceptional achievements in Chess. He was also the first person to receive the Khel Ratna Award. He is a five-time World Chess Champion.

Question 3

The Dronacharya Award is given to which individuals in the sporting ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Outstanding Coaches. This award is presented to coaches who have produced medal winners at prestigious international sports events. It is named after Dronacharya, the teacher of Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata. It was instituted in 1985 to recognize the role of instructors.

Question 4

The Arjuna Award was instituted by the Government of India in which year to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports?

Accepted Answer

1961. The Arjuna Award was established in 1961 to honor players with consistent good performance over four years. It includes a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a scroll, and a cash prize. It remains one of the most widely recognized honors for athletes.

Question 5

Who was the first woman to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

Accepted Answer

Karnam Malleswari. Karnam Malleswari received the Khel Ratna in 1995-96 for her excellence in Weightlifting. She is famously known for winning a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.

Indian Awards — Set 1