Q. Consider the following statements:
1.National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
2.Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on the National Sports Day.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29th every year to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player known as the “Wizard of Hockey”. On National Sports Day, the President of India traditionally presents the National Sports Awards, which include the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and Dhyan Chand Award, recognizing the achievements of athletes and coaches.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Fit India Movement was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Sports Day in 2019 to encourage Indians to prioritize fitness and integrate it into their daily lives. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, also known as the Clean India Mission, was launched on October 2, 2014, to coincide with Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
Source: AIR
