Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of 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 or 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?
Explanation
The correct answer is (b).st1 right. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years.
st2 wrong. Arjuna Award for the previous four years at the international level. So it is not lifetime award but 4 year performance award. For lifetime achievement, there is a separate award Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement.
st3 right. Dronacharya Award This award was instituted in 1985 to honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and enabled them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions. The awardee is given a statuette of Guru Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial dress and a cash award of ₹ 5 lakhs.
st4 wrong. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is for entities other than sportspersons and coaches, e.g. NGO / companies who help in development of sports.
thus only 2 statements right.