GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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1971
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1951
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1961
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1981
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 1961. Arjuna awards were introduced in India in 1961. Arjuna Award was first presented in 1961 to six people. Meena Shah (Badminton) was the first woman to get the Arjuna award in 1962.
Detailed explanation-2: -Arjuna Award was instituted in the year 1961. It is given to sportspersons for “consistent outstanding performance” over the period of last four years. The award comprises “a bronze statuette of Arjuna, certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (US$19, 000)."
Detailed explanation-3: -Salim Durrani played a total of 29 Tests in a 13-year international career. The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961. Salim Durrani received the first Arjuna Award in the game of cricket.