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2017

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which hockey player to get the highest Honour get Bharat Gaurav?

A	Sardara Singh
B	Yuvraj Walmiki
C	Dhanraj Pillay
D	Mandeep Singh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Born on August 29, 1905, Major Dhyan Chand is regarded as the greatest player of hockey the world has seen till date. London, UK: India’s most popular Hockey player, Late Major Dhyan Chand was today awarded the ‘Bharat Gaurav’, a Lifetime achievement award by an NRI organisation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is presented by the Indian government and the Department of Sport to those sportspersons who have excelled in their sports over a period of four years. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The award comes with a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.

Detailed explanation-3: -He remains the only Indian hockey player to have a stamp in his honour. Chand was among the nominees considered for India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, for 2014 and there was support for it. The award was then given to Sachin Tendulkar and C. N. R. Rao.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary player Major Dhyan Chand, is awarded for the lifetime contribution to Hockey.

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