Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
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For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years |
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For the lifetime achievement by sportsperson |
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To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams |
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To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Explanation
- The six core awards which constitute India’s National Sports Awards are the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award or simply the Khel Ratna, the Arjuna Award, the Dronacharya Award, the Major Dhyan Chand Award, the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, also called the MAKA Trophy, and the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
Pair 1 is correctly matched
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award) is the highest sporting honour of India. Instituted in 1991–1992. The award is conferred annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given shall be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for excellence in Sports & Games at the international level, i.e. Olympic/Asian/ Commonwealth/World Games/Championships/World Cup and equivalent recognised international tournaments.
Pair 2 is incorrectly matched
- ‘Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games’ is given to honour sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and who continue to contribute to the promotion of sports events after their retirement. The Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games’ is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
Pair 3 is correctly matched
- ‘Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games’ is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and for enabling sportspersons to excel in International events.
Pair 4 is incorrectly matched
- Awarded to organisations or corporates (both private and public) and individuals for playing a role in the area of sports promotion and development over the last three years, the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar has been a fixture in the National Sports Awards list since 2009.
