In which year was the first Arjuna Award given to a woman hockey player?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) 1961

Explanation:

• The Arjuna Award, established in 1961 by the Government of India, recognizes outstanding achievements in sports.

• In its inaugural year, the first woman hockey player to receive the Arjuna Award was Anne Lumsden. She was honored for her exceptional performance in field hockey and was part of the Indian women's hockey team that toured Australia in 1956 and Sri Lanka in 1960 and 1962 .

Additional Information:

• Anne Lumsden was an Anglo-Indian from Bengal and a forward in the Indian women's hockey team. She was known for her goal-scoring abilities and leadership on the field.

• The Arjuna Award is named after the legendary archer Arjuna from the Indian epic Mahabharata and is one of India's highest sporting honors.