Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The National Sports Awards are India's highest honours in the field of sports. Statement-II: Olympic gold medallists are among the recipients of the National Sports Awards. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement I is correct. The National Sports Awards, including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and others, are the most prestigious awards recognizing excellence in sports in India.
Statement II is also correct. Olympic medallists, including gold medallists, often receive awards such as the Khel Ratna or Arjuna Award for their outstanding achievements.
However, Statement-II does not explain why the National Sports Awards are considered India’s highest honours in sports. The awards recognize excellence across various sports, not exclusively for Olympic achievements.

Source: AIR