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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q24

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The Arjuna award started in which year?
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1961

  • The Arjuna Award was established in 1961 by India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is India's second-highest sporting honor and is named after Arjuna, a character from the epic Mahabharata. 

  • The award recognizes exceptional sporting achievements and includes a bronze statue of Arjuna, a cash prize, and a scroll. 

  • The award cannot be given to the same person twice. 

  • The award was initially only given to male athletes, but in 1975 it was extended to female athletes. 

  • Some famous sports personalities who have received the award include Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu, and Mary Kom.