Indian Awards — Set 4
Sports · भारतीय पुरस्कार · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which award is given to the 'Best Coach' in India?
Correct Answer: B. Dronacharya Award
• **Dronacharya Award** = The Dronacharya Award is specifically designed to honor the contribution of coaches in India. • **Significance** — It recognizes their role in training athletes who excel in international competitions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Dhyan Chand Award; C: Arjuna Award; D: Khel Ratna.
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal after independence and was later awarded the Padma Shri?
Correct Answer: A. K.D. Jadhav
• **K.D. Jadhav** = K. • **Significance** — D. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Milkha Singh; C: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore; D: Leander Paes.
The Arjuna Award trophy consists of a statuette of Arjuna made of?
Correct Answer: C. Bronze
• **Bronze** = The statuette is a traditional bronze casting depicting Arjuna with his bow. • **Significance** — Along with the statue, the awardee receives a ceremonial scroll and a cash prize. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Silver; B: Iron; D: Gold.
In which year was the first Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) given?
Correct Answer: D. 1991-92
• **1991-92** = The award was instituted in 1991-92 to recognize the highest level of sporting achievement. • **Significance** — Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand was the inaugural winner for his success in Chess. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: 2002-03; B: 1985-86; C: 1999-2000.
Which of the following awards is given for 'promotion and development of sports' to organizations?
Correct Answer: A. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
• **Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar** = The correct answer is 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar'. • **Significance** — This award is meant for corporate entities, both public and private, and other organizations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Arjuna Award; C: Dronacharya Award; D: MAKA Trophy.
The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement was instituted in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2002
• **2002** = The award was started in 2002 to honor those who have contributed to sports even after retirement. • **Significance** — It carries a cash prize and a plaque. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: 2010; C: 1991; D: 1985.
Who was the first woman to receive the Arjuna Award?
Correct Answer: A. Anne Lumsden
• **Anne Lumsden** = Anne Lumsden received the Arjuna Award for Hockey in 1961, the year the award was instituted. • **Significance** — She was a prolific scorer for the Indian women's national hockey team. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Mary D'Souza; C: Karnam Malleswari; D: P.T. Usha.
Which award is a 'rolling trophy' given to universities?
Correct Answer: B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
• **Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy** = The MAKA Trophy is given to the university with the best overall performance in sports. • **Significance** — The winning university keeps the trophy for one year before it is passed to the next winner. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Khel Ratna; C: Arjuna Award; D: Dhyan Chand Award.
The cash prize for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was increased to how much in 2020?
Correct Answer: B. 25 Lakhs
• **25 Lakhs** = The government significantly increased the prize money for various sports awards in 2020. • **Significance** — The Khel Ratna prize was raised from 7. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: 15 Lakhs; C: 10 Lakhs; D: 50 Lakhs.
In which sport did M.C. Mary Kom receive the Khel Ratna Award?
Correct Answer: C. Boxing
• **Boxing** = Mary Kom received the Khel Ratna in 2009 for her world-record-breaking success in Boxing. • **Significance** — She is a six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Wrestling; B: Athletics; D: Archery.