Question 26
MediumOriginal questionThe Dronacharya Award is given to
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Dronacharya Award goes to coaches, for outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis.
The criterion is explicitly about enabling sportspersons to excel in international events, so it is measured by what the coach's athletes achieve.
The name is the clue: Dronacharya is the teacher of the Mahabharata.
Worth noting
Where an award is named after a figure from the epics, the figure usually tells you the category. Dronacharya taught; Arjuna competed.
- Concept
- The award for coaches
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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