SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q48

Match the following Sportsman in List I and Award in List II:

LIST I- Sportsman LIST II-Award
(A) Devendra Jhajharia (i) Padma Shri 2022
(B) Sumit Antil (ii) Padma Bhushan 2022
(C) Neeraj Chopra (iii) Arjun Award 2021
(D) Shikhar Dhawan (iv) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D- iii.

The correct match between the sportsmen in List I and their respective awards in List II is:

  • (A) Devendra Jhajharia - (ii) Padma Bhushan 2022
  • (B) Sumit Antil - (i) Padma Shri 2022
  • (C) Neeraj Chopra - (iv) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021
  • (D) Shikhar Dhawan - (iii) Arjuna Award 2021

Devendra Jhajharia, a Paralympic athlete, received the Padma Bhushan, while Sumit Antil, a para-athlete, was awarded the Padma Shri. Neeraj Chopra and Shikhar Dhawan were honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, respectively.