Q. With reference to National Sports Awards, consider the following statements: - The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India.
- The Dronacharya Award is given only to coaches of Olympic sports.
- The Arjuna Award is named after a character from the Mahabharata.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes: - The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India: This is correct. It is awarded for outstanding performance over four years.
- The Dronacharya Award is given only to coaches of Olympic sports: This is incorrect. It is awarded to coaches in all sports.
- The Arjuna Award is named after a character from the Mahabharata: This is correct. Arjuna is a central character symbolizing skill and excellence.
Thus, two statements are correct.