Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award For the most spectacular and outstand- ing performance by a sportsperson over a period of the 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 and teams. 4. Rashtriya Khel Protsah- an Puraskar To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retire- ment. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: Only two. Statement 1 is correct: ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’ the highest sporting honour in India, is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govern- ment of India. It is given for the spectacular and most outstand- ing performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Arjuna Awards holds the distinc- tion of being India’s second- highest sporting recognition. Recipi- ents are chosen by a committee appointed by the Ministry based on their commendable performance over a span of four years, coupled with demonstrated qualities of leadership, sportsman- ship, and discipline. Statement 3 is correct: The Dronacharya Award represents a prestigious coaching accolade within the Republic of India. Recipients are carefully chosen by a committee appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, who have helped athletes achieve excellence over a period of four years. Statement 4 is incorrect: ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Purus- kar’ is given to corporate entities (both in

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