UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

Only two

Explanation

Pairs 1 (Khel Ratna) and 3 (Dronacharya Award for coaches) are correctly matched. The Arjuna Award is not for 'lifetime achievement' (that description does not correctly match), and the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar recognizes organizations promoting sports, not the description given for sportspersons' contribution after retirement.

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