The first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi’s ‘Khel Ratna’ award is –

Vishwanathan Anand
Leander Peas
Kapil Dev
Limba Ram

The correct answer is: C. Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honour, in 1991. He was a cricketer who captained the Indian national team from 1983 to 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket.

Vishwanathan Anand is a chess grandmaster who is the current world champion. He has won the world championship five times, more than any other player in history. He is also the first Indian to win the world championship.

Leander Paes is a tennis player who has won 18 Grand Slam titles, 14 in men’s doubles and 4 in mixed doubles. He is the only Indian player to have won a Grand Slam singles title.

Limba Ram is a wrestler who has won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the Asian Games. He is the first Indian wrestler to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honour. It was instituted in 1991 in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The award is given to sportspersons who have made outstanding contributions to their sport.