[amp_mcq option1=”Eklavya Award” option2=”Maharana Pratap Award” option3=”Rani Laxmi Bai Award” option4=”Bhim Award” correct=”option2″]
The correct answer is: B. Maharana Pratap Award.
The Maharana Pratap Award is the highest award of the Haryana Government in the sports field. It is given to sportspersons who have made outstanding achievements in international competitions. The award was instituted in 1972 in memory of Maharana Pratap, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of India.
The award consists of a cash prize of â¹1 lakh, a citation, and a memento. It is awarded annually by the Haryana Chief Minister on the occasion of Republic Day.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. Eklavya Award is a state award given by the Madhya Pradesh government to students who have excelled in academics.
- C. Rani Laxmi Bai Award is a state award given by the Uttar Pradesh government to women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of social work.
- D. Bhim Award is a state award given by the Maharashtra government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the field of social justice.