The correct answer is: D) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour of India. It is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding performance in the field of sports. The award was instituted in 1991 in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
The award is given to sportspersons who have made outstanding achievements in international competitions. The award consists of a cash prize of â¹7.5 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.
The award is given annually to a maximum of two sportspersons. The award is selected by a committee of eminent sportspersons and administrators.
The award has been won by some of the greatest sportspersons of India, including Sachin Tendulkar, P. V. Sindhu, and M. C. Mary Kom.
The other options are:
- Arjuna Award: The Arjuna Award is a national sports award of India instituted in 1961. It is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding performance in the field of sports. The award consists of a cash prize of â¹5 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.
- Ekalavya Award: The Ekalavya Award is a national sports award of India instituted in 1982. It is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding performance in the field of sports by sportspersons from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The award consists of a cash prize of â¹3 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.
- Dronacharya Award: The Dronacharya Award is a national sports award of India instituted in 1985. It is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding performance in the field of sports by coaches. The award consists of a cash prize of â¹5 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.