{"id":58453,"date":"2024-04-16T01:19:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=58453"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:19:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:19:51","slug":"the-award-given-for-outstanding-performance-in-sports-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-award-given-for-outstanding-performance-in-sports-is\/","title":{"rendered":"The award given for outstanding performance in sports is &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Bharat Ratna&#8221; option2=&#8221;Arjuna Award&#8221; option3=&#8221;Dronacharya Award&#8221; option4=&#8221;Padma Shri Award&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. Arjuna Award<\/strong><\/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 &#8220;outstanding performance in National and International sports&#8221;. It is named after the legendary Hindu archer Arjuna.<\/p>\n<p>The award was instituted in 1961 and is given annually to sportspersons who have excelled in their respective fields. The award consists of a cash prize, a scroll of honour and a blazer.<\/p>\n<p>The Arjuna Award is one of the highest sporting honours in India and is a coveted award for any sportsperson. It is a recognition of their hard work and dedication to their sport.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A. Bharat Ratna<\/strong> is the highest civilian award in India. It is awarded to citizens of India in recognition of their exceptional service to the nation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C. 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