Question

    Consider the statements about National Sports Awards:

    1. Recently, President presented the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023.

    2. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for outstanding performances in sports spanning over the last one year.

    3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA) is given to an institution or university for top performance in inter-university tournaments over the last one year.

    Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    President of India presented the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Categories of National Sports Award Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: It is considered India’s highest sporting honour, the Khel Ratna was established in 1991-92. The award is named after the Indian hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand The award is given for outstanding performances in sports spanning over a period of four years and the Khel Ratna winners receive a medallion, certificate and a cash prize. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA): It was instituted in 1956–1957. It is given to an institution or university for top performance in inter-university tournaments over the last one year.

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