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 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?
[amp_mcq option1=”Only one” option2=”Only two” option3=”Only three” option4=”All four” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC IAS – 2023
Pair 2 is incorrect: The Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance over the previous four years and for exhibiting qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline. The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement is given for lifetime contribution to sports development, often recognizing sportspersons who have contributed even after retirement.
Pair 3 is correct: The Dronacharya Award is specifically given to coaches to honour those who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and enabled them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.
Pair 4 is incorrect: The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is awarded to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, sports bodies, and state/UT governments for their contribution to the promotion and development of sports, not to recognize individual sportspersons after retirement.