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** = Balbir Singh Dosanjh, the legendary hockey player, was the first recipient in 1957. • **Significance** — He was a key member of the Indian teams that won gold in three consecutive Olympics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Wilson Jones; B: Milkha Singh; C: Kunjarani Devi.
The first Dronacharya Award in the discipline of Athletics was awarded to whom?
Correct Answer: A. O.M. Nambiar
• **O.M. Nambiar** = O. • **Significance** — M. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Milkha Singh; C: G.S. Randhawa; D: P.T. Usha.
Who was the first Paralympian to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: D. Devendra Jhajharia
• **Devendra Jhajharia** = Devendra Jhajharia, a Javelin thrower, received the honor in 2017. • **Significance** — He is the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Avani Lekhara; B: Deepa Malik; C: Mariyappan Thangavelu.
Which of these is the highest sports award given by the Government of Haryana?
Correct Answer: A. Bhim Award
• **Bhim Award** = The Bhim Award is the highest sporting honor of the Haryana state government. • **Significance** — It includes a cash prize and a statuette of Bhim. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Laxman Award; C: Chattrapati Award; D: Maharana Pratap Award.
The 'Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award' is the highest sports award of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
• **Maharashtra** = This award is given by the Maharashtra government to players who have excelled in various sports. • **Significance** — It is named after the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Goa; C: Gujarat; D: Karnataka.
In which sport did Abhinav Bindra receive the Khel Ratna Award before becoming an Olympic Gold medalist?
Correct Answer: A. Shooting
• **Shooting** = Abhinav Bindra received the Khel Ratna in 2001-02 for his exceptional performance in Shooting. • **Significance** — He later became India's first individual Olympic gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Boxing; C: Wrestling; D: Archery.
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
• **12** = Twelve athletes were honored in 2021 following India's record-breaking performance at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. • **Significance** — This group included Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, and Sunil Chhetri. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: 8; B: 15; D: 5.
Who was the first footballer to receive the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: A. P.K. Banerjee
• **P.K. Banerjee** = P. • **Significance** — K. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Tulsidas Balaram; C: Bhaichung Bhutia; D: Chuni Goswami.
The 'Laxman Award' and 'Rani Laxmi Bai Award' are the highest sports honors of which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
• **Uttar Pradesh** = These awards are presented by the Uttar Pradesh government to male and female sportspersons respectively. • **Significance** — They recognize outstanding performance at the national and international levels. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Rajasthan; B: Jharkhand; D: Bihar.
Which legendary athlete received the first ever 'Padma Vibhushan' in the sports category along with Vishwanathan Anand?
Correct Answer: B. Edmund Hillary
• **Edmund Hillary** = Sir Edmund Hillary, known for his mountaineering, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 2008. • **Significance** — While Anand was the first Indian sportsperson, Hillary's contribution to adventure was recognized broadly. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Milkha Singh; C: Sunil Gavaskar; D: Sachin Tendulkar.