Indian Awards — Set 2
Sports · भारतीय पुरस्कार · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who is the first and only sportsperson to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award?
Correct Answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar
• **Sachin Tendulkar** = Sachin Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna in 2014 for his legendary career in Cricket. • **Significance** — He was the youngest person to receive this honor and the first sportsperson. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: M.S. Dhoni; C: Milkha Singh; D: Major Dhyan Chand.
The 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' is equivalent to which of the following in the field of adventure?
Correct Answer: B. Arjuna Award
• **Arjuna Award** = This award is the highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure on land, sea, and air. • **Significance** — It is named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Padma Shri; C: Khel Ratna; D: Dhyan Chand Award.
Which Indian athlete was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award in the year 1985 for Wrestling?
Correct Answer: A. Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat
• **Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat** = Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat was one of the first three recipients of the Dronacharya Award. • **Significance** — O. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Satpal Singh; C: Om Prakash Bhardwaj; D: O.M. Nambiar.
Who was the first woman cricketer to be honored with the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Shantha Rangaswamy
• **Shantha Rangaswamy** = Shantha Rangaswamy received the Arjuna Award in 1976 for her contributions to women's cricket. • **Significance** — She was the first captain of the Indian women's cricket team. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Anjum Chopra; B: Jhulan Goswami; C: Mithali Raj.
Which of these awards is specifically given to the Best Coach in a 'Lifetime Category'?
Correct Answer: A. Dronacharya Award (Lifetime)
• **Dronacharya Award (Lifetime)** = The Dronacharya Award has two categories: Regular and Lifetime. • **Significance** — The Lifetime category honors coaches who have consistently worked for 20 years or more to produce elite athletes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: MAKA Trophy; C: Dhyan Chand Award; D: Arjuna Award.
In which sport did Pulella Gopichand receive the Dronacharya Award after winning the Arjuna and Khel Ratna awards?
Correct Answer: A. Badminton
• **Badminton** = Pulella Gopichand is one of the few individuals to have won the Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya awards. • **Significance** — He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Tennis; C: Squash; D: Table Tennis.
Who was the first recipient of the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2002 for Boxing?
Correct Answer: C. Shahuraj Birajdar
• **Shahuraj Birajdar** = Shahuraj Birajdar was honored along with Ashok Diwan (Hockey) and Aparna Ghosh (Basketball) in the inaugural year. • **Significance** — This award recognizes life-long service to the cause of sports. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Hawa Singh; B: Ashok Diwan; D: Aparna Ghosh.
The 'Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award' is presented annually by which organization?
Correct Answer: A. BCCI
• **BCCI** = The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) presents this award to former cricketers for their contribution to the game. • **Significance** — It is named after India's first Test captain, C. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Indian Olympic Association; C: Ministry of Sports; D: Sports Authority of India.
In which sport did Geet Sethi receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Billiards and Snooker
• **Billiards and Snooker** = Geet Sethi was the second person to receive the Khel Ratna Award in 1992-93. • **Significance** — He is a professional player of English billiards who dominated the sport throughout the 1990s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Golf; B: Chess; C: Shooting.
The statuette given with the Arjuna Award is made of which material?
Correct Answer: B. Bronze
• **Bronze** = The Arjuna Award trophy is a bronze statue of the legendary archer Arjuna. • **Significance** — It depicts him in a posture of aim with his bow and arrow. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Copper; C: Gold; D: Silver.