Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 1961.
· The Arjuna Award was introduced in 1961 by the Government of India.
· It is given to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports.
· The award is named after Arjuna, a central character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, who is known for his skills in archery and martial arts.
· Recipients of the award receive a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize.