Indian Awards — Set 3
Sports · भारतीय पुरस्कार · Questions 21–30 of 60
Which Indian sportsperson was the first to receive the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award?
Correct Answer: D. Balbir Singh Dosanjh
Balbir Singh Dosanjh, the legendary hockey player, was the first recipient in 1957. He was a key member of the Indian teams that won gold in three consecutive Olympics. He is considered one of the greatest center-forwards in hockey history.
The first Dronacharya Award in the discipline of Athletics was awarded to whom?
Correct Answer: A. O.M. Nambiar
O.M. Nambiar was the coach of the legendary sprinter P.T. Usha. He received the award in its inaugural year, 1985. His guidance helped P.T. Usha achieve historic success at the Asian Games.
Who was the first Paralympian to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Devendra Jhajharia
Devendra Jhajharia, a Javelin thrower, received the honor in 2017. He is the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. This recognition marked a significant milestone for para-sports in India.
Which of these is the highest sports award given by the Government of Haryana?
Correct Answer: A. Bhim Award
The Bhim Award is the highest sporting honor of the Haryana state government. It includes a cash prize and a statuette of Bhim. Haryana is known as the powerhouse of Indian sports, especially in wrestling and boxing.
The 'Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award' is the highest sports award of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
This award is given by the Maharashtra government to players who have excelled in various sports. It is named after the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It aims to encourage a sporting culture within the state.
In which sport did Abhinav Bindra receive the Khel Ratna Award before becoming an Olympic Gold medalist?
Correct Answer: A. Shooting
Abhinav Bindra received the Khel Ratna in 2001-02 for his exceptional performance in Shooting. He later became India's first individual Olympic gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He competed in the 10m Air Rifle event.
How many athletes were jointly awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021, the highest ever in a single year?
Correct Answer: C. 12
Twelve athletes were honored in 2021 following India's record-breaking performance at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. This group included Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, and Sunil Chhetri. It was the largest batch of Khel Ratna awardees in history.
Who was the first footballer to receive the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: A. P.K. Banerjee
P.K. Banerjee was the first football player to be honored with the Arjuna Award in 1961. He was a legendary striker and later a successful coach for the Indian national team. He led India to a gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games.
The 'Laxman Award' and 'Rani Laxmi Bai Award' are the highest sports honors of which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
These awards are presented by the Uttar Pradesh government to male and female sportspersons respectively. They recognize outstanding performance at the national and international levels. These honors promote gender-specific recognition in state sports.
Which legendary athlete received the first ever 'Padma Vibhushan' in the sports category along with Vishwanathan Anand?
Correct Answer: B. Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary, known for his mountaineering, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 2008. While Anand was the first Indian sportsperson, Hillary's contribution to adventure was recognized broadly. Mountaineering is categorized under sports and adventure by the government.