Arjuna award given in which field?

Correct option is A

Ans. (A) Sports

Sol. The Arjuna Award is India's second-highest sporting honor, given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in sports and games. It was instituted in 1961 and is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

The award includes a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize. It is given to athletes across various disciplines, including Olympic sports, cricket, indigenous games, and para-sports.

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Other Important Sports Awards in India
 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

• Highest sports award in India.
• Established: 1991-92.
• Awarded for: The most outstanding performance over four years at international levels.
• Previous Name: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (Renamed in 2021 to honor Dhyan Chand).
• Includes: Medal, certificate, and ₹25 lakh cash prize.
• Recent Recipients (2023): Top-performing athletes in various sports..

Dronacharya Award (For Coaches)

• Established: 1985.
• Awarded for: Excellence in sports coaching (lifetime or regular category).
• Includes: Bronze statuette, certificate, and ₹15 lakh (regular category) / ₹10 lakh (lifetime category) cash prize.
• Famous Recipients:Pullela Gopichand (Badminton), Ramakant Achrekar (Cricket).