Major Dhyan Chand is related to which of the following sports?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Hockey.
Explanation:
- Major Dhyan Chand is counted among the greatest hockey players in world history. He is known by the nickname 'The Wizard of Hockey' (*Hockey ka Jadugar*).
- Olympic Success: Thanks to his leadership and brilliant gameplay, India won three consecutive gold medals in the Olympic Games of 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), and 1936 (Berlin).
- National Sports Day: His birthday, August 29th, is celebrated annually in India as 'National Sports Day'.
- Highest Honor: India's highest sporting award—formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna—has now been renamed the 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award'.
Famous Players Associated with Other Options (Quick Revision):
- As you prepare for SSC, RRB, and Defense examinations, remember the legends associated with these sports as well:
- Shooting (Option 1): Abhinav Bindra (India's first individual Olympic gold medalist), Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
- Cricket (Option 3): Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj.
- Badminton (Option 4): P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Prakash Padukone.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: What is the name of Major Dhyan Chand's autobiography?
Answer: 'Goal'.
Question: In which city of Uttar Pradesh was 'The Wizard of Hockey' born?
Answer: Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Question: How many gold medals has India won in hockey at the Olympics in total?
Answer: 8 Gold Medals.