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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ’Dronacharya Award’ is given to...?
A
Sports Editors
B
Umpires
C
Sports Coaches
D
Sportspersons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dronacharya Award, officially known as Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games, is sports coaching honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after Drona, often referred as “Dronacharya” or “Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dronacharya Award was first handed out in 1985, and the first Dronacharya Award winner was wrestling coach Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Coach. Dronacharya award is given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, for excellence in sports coaching. The award is known as after Drona, often referred to as “Dronacharya” or “Guru Drona", a personality from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.

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