{"id":73396,"date":"2024-04-20T11:48:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73396"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:48:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:48:45","slug":"the-tamil-nadu-government-award-for-excellence-in-sports-is-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-tamil-nadu-government-award-for-excellence-in-sports-is-the\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tamil Nadu government award for excellence in sports is the:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;MGR-Sivaji Award&#8221; option2=&#8221;Arjuna Award&#8221; option3=&#8221;Dronacharya Award&#8221; option4=&#8221;Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is the MGR-Sivaji Award.<\/p>\n<p>The MGR-Sivaji Award is a state award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of sports. The award was instituted in 1978 and is named after former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi. The award is given annually to sportspersons who have made significant contributions to the state and country.<\/p>\n<p>The Arjuna Award is a national award given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in sports. The award was instituted in 1961 and is named after Arjuna, a character in the Mahabharata who was a skilled archer. The award is given annually to sportspersons who have made significant contributions to the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Dronacharya Award is a national award given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in coaching. The award was instituted in 1985 and is named after Dronacharya, a character in the Mahabharata who was a skilled archer and teacher. The award is given annually to coaches who have made significant contributions to the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour of India. It was instituted in 1991 in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. 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