With reference to the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, consider the following statements: 1. It is the highest sporting honour in India. 2. The award is presented every year on January 26 (Republic Day). 3. Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the award. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, consider the following statements:
1.It is the highest sporting honour in India.
2.The award is presented every year on January 26 (Republic Day).
3.Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the award.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is recognized as the highest sporting honour in India. It is awarded for exceptional performance in sports at the international level. Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the award.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The award is presented on National Sports Day, observed on August 29, which marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.

Source: The Hindu

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