{"id":59613,"date":"2024-04-16T01:40:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=59613"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:40:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:40:24","slug":"who-is-the-recipient-of-arjuna-award-2016-in-the-field-of-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/who-is-the-recipient-of-arjuna-award-2016-in-the-field-of-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is the recipient of Arjuna Award 2016 in the field of athletics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Vikash Gowda&#8221; option2=&#8221;Lalita Babar&#8221; option3=&#8221;Neeraj Chopra&#8221; option4=&#8221;Seema Punia&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: Neeraj Chopra.<\/p>\n<p>Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is the current Olympic champion, World Junior champion, and Asian Games gold medalist. He is the first Indian athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Vikash Gowda is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the long jump. He is the current national record holder in the event. He has represented India at the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2014 Asian Games, and 2016 Summer Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Lalita Babar is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She is the current national record holder in the event. She has represented India at the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2014 Asian Games, and 2016 Summer Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Seema Punia is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw. She is the current national record holder in the event. 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