Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Winners Quiz

Question 1

What was the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award previously called and when was it instituted?

Accepted Answer

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, instituted in 1991-92

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Indira Gandhi Sports Award, instituted in 1985

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Nehru Sports Award, instituted in 1990

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Ashoka Chakra Sports Award, instituted in 1992

Question 2

Why was Viswanathan Anand the first recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

Accepted Answer

As India's most talented chess player

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For winning Olympic gold medal

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No specific reason given for being first recipient

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For outstanding cricket performance

Question 3

Why were multiple awardees given the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2009?

Accepted Answer

To recognize exceptional achievements across different sports

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Due to increased budget to award more winners

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Due to political reasons

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Due to changes in award rules

Question 4

In which year was Sachin Tendulkar awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

Accepted Answer

1997-98

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1995-96

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1998-99

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1996-97

Question 5

Why was the number of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award winners particularly high in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Due to India's exceptional performance at Tokyo Olympics

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The government increased the budget

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Due to changes in award policy

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For equal representation in all sports

Question 6

In which years was no recipient announced for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

Accepted Answer

2008, 2014, 2023, and 2025/26

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2008, 2010, 2015, and 2020

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2006, 2012, 2019, and 2024

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2005, 2010, 2018, and 2022

Question 7

When did female athletes start receiving the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

Accepted Answer

1994-95 (Karnam Malleswari)

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1992-93 (Geet Sethi)

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1995-96 (Kunjarani Devi)

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1997-98 (Sachin Tendulkar)

Question 8

Why did the tradition of awarding single athletes seem to diminish over time?

Accepted Answer

To equally recognize exceptional performances across different sports

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Committee's difficulty in finding the best player

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Due to shortage of awards

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Political decision

Question 9

Which sport has had the most Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award winners?

Accepted Answer

Shooting

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Badminton

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Hockey

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Cricket

Question 10

How many athletes were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2016?

Accepted Answer

4 athletes

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6 athletes

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3 athletes

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5 athletes

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