UPSC Prelims 2023 · Question 55 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2023 question on Khel Ratna Arjuna Dronacharya Awards

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:

1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years
2. Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3. Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
4. Rashtriya Khel Protshan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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Answer: B. Only two

Analysis

Only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched → Option (b) Only two.

Statement by statement

Pair 1 – CORRECTLY MATCHED: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance over a period of the previous four years.

Pair 2 – NOT CORRECTLY MATCHED: Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance in Sports and Games over a period of the previous four years and showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline — NOT for lifetime achievement.

Pair 3 – CORRECTLY MATCHED: Dronacharya Award is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabling sportspersons to excel in international events.

Pair 4 – NOT CORRECTLY MATCHED: Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is given to corporate entities (both in the private and public sector), sports control boards, NGOs including sports bodies at the state and national level — NOT specifically for sportspersons after retirement.

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