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Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award<\/td>\n: For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Arjuna Award<\/td>\n: For the lifetime achievement by sportsperson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Dronacharya Award<\/td>\n: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar<\/td>\n: To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Only one” option2=”Only two” option3=”Only three” option4=”All four” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is B) Only two.
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\nPair 1 is correct: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance by a sportsperson over the previous four years at the international level.
\nPair 2 is incorrect: The Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance over the previous four years and for exhibiting qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline. The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement is given for lifetime contribution to sports development, often recognizing sportspersons who have contributed even after retirement.
\nPair 3 is correct: The Dronacharya Award is specifically given to coaches to honour those who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and enabled them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.
\nPair 4 is incorrect: The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is awarded to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, sports bodies, and state\/UT governments for their contribution to the promotion and development of sports, not to recognize individual sportspersons after retirement.
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\nIndia has several national sports awards recognizing athletes, coaches, and organizations. The Khel Ratna is the highest sporting honour. The Arjuna Award is the second highest for athletes. The Dronacharya Award is for coaches, and the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar encourages contributions to sports development.
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Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years 2. Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by sportsperson 3. Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained … <\/p>\n

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