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 period of last 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 Protsahan Puraskar | To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Answer: B. As per the scheme in force in 2023: Pair 1 is correct: the Khel Ratna is for the most outstanding performance over the previous four years. Pair 2 is wrong: the Arjuna Award was for good performance over four years; lifetime achievement was the Dhyan Chand Award. Pair 3 is correct: the Dronacharya Award honours eminent coaches. Pair 4 is wrong: the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is for organisations and companies that promote sport. So only two.
Watch for: Lifetime achievement belonged to the Dhyan Chand Award in 2023. Since 2024 it is given as the 'Arjuna Award (Lifetime)', so judge pair 2 by the scheme at exam time.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because pairs 1 and 3 are both correct.
- C. Wrong because Arjuna and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar are wrongly described.
- D. Wrong because pairs 2 and 4 are incorrect.
Source to check: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, National Sports Awards scheme guidelines (yas.gov.in)
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