Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Vishwanathan Anand.
Explanation:
The first Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was given to Vishwanathan Anand in 1991-92 for his outstanding achievements in chess.
He was the first recipient of India's highest sporting honor, which is awarded for excellence in sports and games.
Information Booster:
- The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in 1991.
- It was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021.
- Vishwanathan Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion and one of the greatest chess players in history.
- Other notable recipients include Sachin Tendulkar, Saina Nehwal, and P.V. Sindhu.
Additional Knowledge:
- Major Dhyan Chand:
Known as the "Hockey Wizard", he won three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936) for India.
The Khel Ratna Award was renamed in his honor in 2021, but he was never a recipient of it.
- Sachin Tendulkar:
Awarded the Khel Ratna in 1997-98 for his contributions to cricket.
He is the first cricketer to receive the award.
- Saina Nehwal:
Received the Khel Ratna in 2010 for her achievements in badminton.
She was the first Indian woman shuttler to win an Olympic medal (Bronze in 2012 London Olympics).
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