SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

Sports Authority of India was formed in which year?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1984.

  • The Sports Authority of India was formed in the year 1984 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India for the development of sports in India and to achieve sporting excellence at the National and International level.
  • The SAI has played a significant role in shaping India's Sports development by providing training to elite athletes and at the same time, operating a number of schemes for the identification and development of young talent. 
  • The schemes are being implemented through various regional centers and training centres of SAI spread throughout the country.