SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 112

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q112

Who among the following won the Arjuna Award 2021 in the Fencing discipline?
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bhavani Devi Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman

  • CA Bhavani Devi was honored with the Arjuna Award 2021 for her exemplary contribution in fencing and representing India.
  • Arjuna Award is given to sportspersons for their excellent performance in sports and events.
  • This award was started in 1961.
  • India's football Olympian PK Banerjee was among the 20 recipients of the Arjuna Award in its inaugural edition in 1961.
  • Hockey player Anna Lumsden was the first woman to win the Arjuna Award.