Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not an award given on the National Awards Day?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Arjun Award

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Arjun Award”.
Rajiv Khel Ratna, Arjun Award, and Dhyanchand Award are all prestigious sports awards given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in sports.

Vishwamitra Award is not a national sports award. The other three are conferred on National Sports Day (August 29).

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