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. Arujna 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 Protshan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. Only three
4. D. All four

Answer: B

Explanation

Let’s evaluate each pair regarding India’s National Sports Awards:
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: This award is given for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years. So, Pair 1 is correctly matched.
2. Arjuna Award: This award is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years, along with qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline. The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement is for lifetime contributions, not the Arjuna Award. So, Pair 2 is incorrectly matched.
3. Dronacharya Award: This award is specifically given to eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams to achieve excellence in international competitions. So, Pair 3 is correctly matched.
4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar: This award is given to corporate entities, NGOs, and sports control boards for their role in the promotion and development of sports. The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement recognizes contributions made by sportspersons after their retirement. So, Pair 4 is incorrectly matched.
Therefore, only two pairs (1 and 3) are correctly matched. This question tests general knowledge about prestigious national sports awards.