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Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: | No. | Award Name | Description | | --- | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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 Option 2 (Only two) because only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched according to the official guidelines of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Pair 1 is correct: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is indeed the highest sporting honour, awarded for spectacular performance over the preceding four years.
- Pair 2 is incorrect: The Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance over four years, not for lifetime achievement. Lifetime achievement is recognized by the Dhyan Chand Award.
- Pair 3 is correct: The Dronacharya Award is specifically designed to honour eminent coaches for their excellence in training athletes for international events.
- Pair 4 is incorrect: Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is awarded to corporate entities and NGOs for the promotion and development of sports, not to retired sportspersons.
Since only two pairs (1 and 3) are accurate, Option 2 is the right choice.
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest previewThis is a classic 'PIB Headline' question. Standard Polity books cover Article 18 (Titles), but the specific criteria for sports awards come directly from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports' annual press release. If you only memorized the winners' names and ignored the 'About the Award' paragraph, you lost marks.
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Presence: 5/5
"âMajor Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardâ is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over the period of the previous four years."
Why this source?
- The passage explicitly states that the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for 'the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over the period of the previous four years.'
- It confirms the time frame of four years for evaluating performance, aligning with the statement's claim.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The objective of the award is to recognize the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given."
Why this source?
- The passage reiterates that the award recognizes 'the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given.'
- This directly supports the statement regarding the criteria for the award.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"It is given to sportspersons for 'most outstanding performance by a sportsperson' over the period of last four years."
Why this source?
- The passage confirms that the Khel Ratna Award is given for 'most outstanding performance by a sportsperson' over the last four years.
- This aligns perfectly with the statement's description of the award's purpose.
- The passage explicitly states that the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for 'the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over the period of the previous four years.'
- It confirms the time frame of four years for evaluating performance, aligning with the statement's claim.
- The passage reiterates that the award recognizes 'the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given.'
- This directly supports the statement regarding the criteria for the award.
- The passage confirms that the Khel Ratna Award is given for 'most outstanding performance by a sportsperson' over the last four years.
- This aligns perfectly with the statement's description of the award's purpose.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > El l Abolition of Titles > p. 85
Strength: 4/5
âThe Padma Awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruptions during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997. IOBAji RÂŁlgJJavan vs. Union ofTlldia ( 1995). The total number of Padma Awards to be given in a year (excluding Posthumous awards and awards given to NRls/Foreigne rs/OCIs) should not be more than 120. Similarly, the number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.â
Why relevant
Shows national awards (Padma) are announced on a fixed annual occasion and have formal numerical limits â indicating centralised rules/governance for awards.
How to extend
A student could infer that similarly formal notifications likely define eligibility and time-periods for sports awards and should be checked in official rules.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 116
Strength: 4/5
âThus, the award of Bharat Ratna or Padma Vibh ushan cannot be used by the recipient as a title and does not, accordingly, come within the constitutional prohibition. In 1954, the Government of India introduced decorations. (in the form of medals) of four categories, namely, Bharat R atna., Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.â
Why relevant
Describes how India classifies and formally introduced major civilian decorations, showing that awards are institutionally defined categories.
How to extend
Use this pattern to expect that the Khel Ratna would have an official definition/criteria document that could confirm whether a fourâyear performance window is specified.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 25: Indian Parliamentary Group > FUNCTIONS OF THE IPGORMOD > p. 282
Strength: 4/5
âAs per the decision of the IPG, an award of Outstanding Parliamentarian was instituted in the year 1995 to be given annually. A committee of five persons, constituted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, invites and finalises the nomination for the award.â
Why relevant
Gives an example of an Indian award (Outstanding Parliamentarian) instituted with an annual cycle and nominations finalised by a committee, illustrating that awards often have explicit selection procedures.
How to extend
A student can reasonably look for a similar selection mechanism and explicit criterion (e.g., performance over X years) for the Khel Ratna in official notifications.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > 6. National Awards: > p. 38
Strength: 3/5
â6.1: Farmers Gopal Ratna Award is given to the farmers maintaining the best herd of the indigenous breed and practicing the best management practices.
6.2: National Kamdhenu Award is given for the best managed indigenous herds by institutions or trusts.
The poultry sector, with a total value of output exceeding Rs.15,000 crore and providing direct and indirect employment to over three million people, produced around 2.5 million tonnes of chicken meat in 2015â16.â
Why relevant
Describes the Farmers Gopal Ratna Award with a clear performance-based criterion (best herd and management practices), showing Indian awards frequently state concrete performance criteria.
How to extend
By analogy, one can expect the Khel Ratna to state measurable criteria (and a time-frame) for âoutstandingâ performance; checking the awardâs rules would test the fourâyear claim.
Shows national awards (Padma) are announced on a fixed annual occasion and have formal numerical limits â indicating centralised rules/governance for awards.
A student could infer that similarly formal notifications likely define eligibility and time-periods for sports awards and should be checked in official rules.
Describes how India classifies and formally introduced major civilian decorations, showing that awards are institutionally defined categories.
Use this pattern to expect that the Khel Ratna would have an official definition/criteria document that could confirm whether a fourâyear performance window is specified.
Gives an example of an Indian award (Outstanding Parliamentarian) instituted with an annual cycle and nominations finalised by a committee, illustrating that awards often have explicit selection procedures.
A student can reasonably look for a similar selection mechanism and explicit criterion (e.g., performance over X years) for the Khel Ratna in official notifications.
Describes the Farmers Gopal Ratna Award with a clear performance-based criterion (best herd and management practices), showing Indian awards frequently state concrete performance criteria.
By analogy, one can expect the Khel Ratna to state measurable criteria (and a time-frame) for âoutstandingâ performance; checking the awardâs rules would test the fourâyear claim.
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