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Global Issues & Geopolitics
Question No. 137Interactive Test Mode
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Q137. Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: | | Sports Award | Criteria | |---|---|---| | 1. | Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the last four years. | | 2. | Arjuna Award | For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson | | 3. | Dronacharya Award | To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons and teams. | | 4. | Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar | To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement. | How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:

Sports AwardCriteria
1.Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna AwardFor the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the last four years.
2.Arjuna AwardFor the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3.Dronacharya AwardTo honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons and teams.
4.Rashtriya Khel Protsahan PuraskarTo recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Only two

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Pair 1 is correctly matched: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India's highest sporting honor, given for spectacular and most outstanding performance by a sportsperson over four years.

Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: The Arjuna Award is given for consistent good performance and displaying qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline over a period of four years. The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games is for lifetime achievement.

Pair 3 is correctly matched: The Dronacharya Award is presented to eminent coaches who produce medal winners in international sports events.

Pair 4 is incorrectly matched: The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is awarded to corporate entities (private and public), sports control boards, and NGOs that contribute to the promotion and development of sports.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q137)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Global Issues & Geopolitics
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Only two

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 137 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 International Relations and Current Affairs (Global Issues & Geopolitics) question is Option (B): "Only two". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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