Which of the following statements regarding the Dronacharya Award is/are correct?
1) It carries a cash prize of 10 lakhs and features a gold statue of Guru Dronacharya.
2) O.M. Nambiar was honored with the first Dronacharya Award in 1985 for outstanding coaching.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Only 2 is Correct.
Statement 2 is correct as O.M. Nambiar (Athletics), along with Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat (Wrestling) and Om Prakash Bhardwaj (Boxing), was indeed a recipient of the inaugural Dronacharya Award in 1985. Statement 1 is incorrect because the award features a bronze statue of Guru Dronacharya, not gold. Additionally, the cash prize varies by category: the Regular Category carries ₹10 lakh, while the Lifetime Category carries ₹15 lakh. This award recognizes excellence in sports coaching and mentorship.