Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:AwardDescriptionMajor Dhyan Chand Khel Rat

Question

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:AwardDescriptionMajor Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna AwardFor the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the last four yearsArjuna AwardFor the lifetime achievement by a sportspersonDronacharya AwardTo honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teamsRashtriya Khel Protsahan PuraskarTo recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirementHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.Following are included in the list of National Sports Awards:Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance over a period of the previous four years. Hence pair 1 is correctly matched.Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. Hence pair 2 is not correctly matched.Dronacharya Award is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabling sportspersons to excel in International events. Hence pair 3 is correctly matched.Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games is given to honour sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to the promotion of sports events after their retirement.Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is given to corporate entities (both in the private and public sector), sports control boards, NGOs including sports bodies at the state and national level who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development. Hence pair 4 is not correctly matched.