The highest award for sporting excellence in India is __________.

Arjuna Award

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Dronacharya Award

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Bharat Ratna

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Khel Ratna

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Solution

The correct option is C Khel Ratna
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games is the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India who served the office from 1984 to 1989.

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