What is the award money of the Dronacharya award?

1.50 lakh
2 lakh
3 lakh
5 lakh

The correct answer is C. 3 lakh.

The Dronacharya Award is an Indian sports award given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding coaches in the country. It is named after Dronacharya, the legendary archery teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. The award was instituted in 1985 and is given annually to three coaches in each of the following disciplines: athletics, hockey, football, cricket, tennis, badminton, table tennis, shooting, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing, judo, gymnastics, and swimming.

The award consists of a cash prize of ₹3 lakh, a plaque, and a citation. The award is presented by the President of India at a special ceremony held in New Delhi.

The award money for the Dronacharya Award has been increased over the years. In 2012, the cash prize was increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh. In 2016, the cash prize was increased from ₹2 lakh to ₹3 lakh.

The Dronacharya Award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a sports coach in India. It is a recognition of the coach’s contribution to the development of sports in the country. The award has helped to raise the profile of coaching in India and has inspired many young people to take up coaching as a career.