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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state was conferred the Bhim awards to 42 sportspersons of the state
A
Haryana
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Odisha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Haryana government on 19 February 2017 conferred the Bhim awards to 42 sportspersons of the state, recognizing them for their outstanding performance at the national and international level between the years 2013 and 2017.

Detailed explanation-2: -As many as 52 state players were conferred Bhim Award for their outstanding achievement in sports, on the occasion of International Olympic Day, at Indradhanush Auditorium here today. Each awardee was given Rs 5 lakh, along with a Bhim statue, a tie, a blazer and a citation by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bhim Award is the highest sports honor given by the government of Haryana, India, for “outstanding performance in national and international competitions".

Detailed explanation-4: -The award consists of a cash prize of 5 lakhs to the Recipient, a Bhim Statue, a scroll of Honour, Blazer, Tie, and Scarf. The Bhim Award will not be given more than one sportsman in the same category.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Dronacharya Award is an award presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India, for excellence in sports coaching.

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