{"id":53746,"date":"2024-04-15T23:58:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53746"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:58:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:58:29","slug":"the-arjuna-awards-were-instituted-in-the-year-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-arjuna-awards-were-instituted-in-the-year-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1965&#8243; option2=&#8221;1963&#8243; option3=&#8221;1961&#8243; option4=&#8221;1957&#8243; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: 1961.<\/p>\n<p>The Arjuna Award is the second highest sporting honour of India, awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. It is named after Arjuna, the Pandava hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata, who was known for his skill in archery.<\/p>\n<p>The award was instituted in 1961 by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It is awarded annually to sportspersons who have excelled in their respective fields and have brought glory to the country. The award consists of a cash prize, a scroll of honour, and a blazer.<\/p>\n<p>The award is given in 11 different sports disciplines: archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, cricket, football, hockey, judo, shooting, swimming, and tennis.<\/p>\n<p>The award is selected by a committee of eminent sportspersons and administrators. The committee considers the following criteria while selecting the awardees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance in national and international competitions<\/li>\n<li>Contribution to the development of the sport<\/li>\n<li>Discipline and character<\/li>\n<li>Public image<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Arjuna Award is a prestigious award that is highly coveted by sportspersons in India. It is a recognition of their hard work and dedication to their sport. The award has helped to inspire many young people to take up sports and achieve their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A: 1965. This is incorrect because the Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961.<\/li>\n<li>Option B: 1963. This is incorrect because the Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961.<\/li>\n<li>Option C: 1961. This is the correct answer because the Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961.<\/li>\n<li>Option D: 1957. 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