SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q33

The Dronacharya Sports Award is given to the________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Coach of the Team

The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches in India in appreciation of their services to a certain sport or their assistance in helping an athlete reach the pinnacle of their discipline.

  • It is also awarded to encourage coaches to commit to improving their athletes' performances to meet or exceed global benchmarks.
  • Every year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports bestows this honour.
  • The recipients, who have been recognised for their "outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabled sportspersons to excel in international events" over a four-year period, are chosen by a committee established by the Ministry.