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Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards : 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years 2. Arjuna Award - For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson 3. Dronacharya Award - To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams 4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar - To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

Only three

D

All four

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Pair 1: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is indeed the highest sporting honour in India, awarded for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the last four years preceding the award. This pair is correctly matched. 2. Pair 2: The Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance over the previous four years. The award specifically for lifetime achievement in sports is the Dhyan Chand Award (different from the Khel Ratna). This pair is incorrectly matched. 3. Pair 3: The Dronacharya Award is specifically presented to honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams, enabling them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions. This pair is correctly matched. 4. Pair 4: The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is awarded to corporate entities, sports control boards, NGOs, etc., to recognize their contribution towards the promotion and development of sports. It is not for individual sportspersons after their retirement. This pair is incorrectly matched. 5. Therefore, only two pairs (1 and 3) are correctly matched.

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