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 received the Bharat Ratna in 2014 for his legendary career in Cricket. He was the youngest person to receive this honor and the first sportsperson. He holds the record for the most runs in international cricket.
The 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' is equivalent to which of the following in the field of adventure?
Correct Answer: B. Arjuna Award
This award is the highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure on land, sea, and air. It is named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest. It was previously called the National Adventure 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 was one of the first three recipients of the Dronacharya Award. O.M. Nambiar (Athletics) and Om Prakash Bhardwaj (Boxing) were the others honored in the same year. This established a system to honor the mentors behind champions.
Who was the first woman cricketer to be honored with the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Shantha Rangaswamy
Shantha Rangaswamy received the Arjuna Award in 1976 for her contributions to women's cricket. She was the first captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She also received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award later in her career.
Which of these awards is specifically given to the Best Coach in a 'Lifetime Category'?
Correct Answer: A. Dronacharya Award (Lifetime)
The Dronacharya Award has two categories: Regular and Lifetime. The Lifetime category honors coaches who have consistently worked for 20 years or more to produce elite athletes. It carries a higher cash prize than the regular category.
In which sport did Pulella Gopichand receive the Dronacharya Award after winning the Arjuna and Khel Ratna awards?
Correct Answer: A. Badminton
Pulella Gopichand is one of the few individuals to have won the Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya awards. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001. His academy has produced world champions like P.V. Sindhu.
Who was the first recipient of the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2002 for Boxing?
Correct Answer: C. Shahuraj Birajdar
Shahuraj Birajdar was honored along with Ashok Diwan (Hockey) and Aparna Ghosh (Basketball) in the inaugural year. This award recognizes life-long service to the cause of sports. It is named after the wizard of Indian hockey.
The 'Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award' is presented annually by which organization?
Correct Answer: A. BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) presents this award to former cricketers for their contribution to the game. It is named after India's first Test captain, C.K. Nayudu. It is the highest honor bestowed by the BCCI upon a former player.
In which sport did Geet Sethi receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Billiards and Snooker
Geet Sethi was the second person to receive the Khel Ratna Award in 1992-93. He is a professional player of English billiards who dominated the sport throughout the 1990s. He has won several World Professional Billiards Championships.
The statuette given with the Arjuna Award is made of which material?
Correct Answer: B. Bronze
The Arjuna Award trophy is a bronze statue of the legendary archer Arjuna. It depicts him in a posture of aim with his bow and arrow. The design symbolizes focus and mastery in one's field.