GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Arjuna Award
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Dhyan Chand Award
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Dronacharya Award
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Major Dhyan Chand Award, officially known as Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another award named after India’s hockey magician Dhyan Chand, the Major Dhyan Chand Award represents India’s highest honour for lifetime achievements in sports.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is 2002. The award was first given in 2002, to those sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to the promotion of sports even after their retirement from active sporting career. It is the lifetime achievement sporting honor of the Republic of India.