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Q63 (CISF/2024) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events

Which of the following statements about the National Sports Day is/are correct?
1. It is observed on 28th February.
2. It coincides with the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

National Sports Day (Rashtriya Khel Divas) is celebrated in India every year on August 29. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.

The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (born August 29, 1905), the legendary field hockey player known as 'The Wizard' for his extraordinary skills. He played a pivotal role in India winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. Thus, statement 2 is correct.

On this day, the President of India confers national sports awards such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award. Note that February 28 is observed as National Science Day to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman.

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