UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 10
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards :
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years
- Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
- Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two)
Explanation: Only the Khel Ratna and Dronacharya pairs correctly state their award criteria.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna recognizes outstanding sporting performance over the preceding four years.
2. Incorrect/False - Arjuna Award recognizes sustained outstanding performance, not specifically lifetime achievement.
3. Correct/True - Dronacharya Award honors coaches who successfully train athletes or teams.
4. Incorrect/False - Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar recognizes promotion of sports by organizations, not retired athletes’ contributions.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 1, 3 qualify, giving 2.
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 4 listed items satisfy the condition.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 2, 4 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 4, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 2, 4 do not.