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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is set to be awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, 2019?
A
Virat Kohli
B
Bajrang Punia
C
Hima Das
D
Mary Kom
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019 was awarded to Bajrang Punia for wrestling and Deepa Malik for athletics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 2. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is given for the spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years. For Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia and Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deepa Malik was awarded for Para Athletics. Other National Sports Awards include Dronacharya Awards, Arjuna Awards, and Dhyan Chand Award.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri Sharath Kamal Achanta has won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 in the Table Tennis discipline. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 ( 2022) is given by the Indian government and the Department of Sport to those sportspersons who have excelled in their sports.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Sachin Tendulkar. The first Cricket player to be awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is Sachin Tendulkar. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour given in India in the field of sports and games.

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