Question

Consider the following statements.
$1$. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in the year $1991-92$ to supply the lack of a supreme national accolade in the field of sports.
$2$. Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. Only $1$
• B. Only $2$
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both $1$ and $2$

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is considered to be the highest recognition in the world of sports in India. The phrase "Khel Ratna" means "sports prodigy." The award is christened after the name of the late prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. It was initiated in the year 1991 and aims to honour outstanding athletes in various sports categories.