Sports and Games (UPSC)

21. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: [2021-1]

1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.

2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One 'Players so far.

3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 2 & 3 only
(c) 1 & 3 only
(d) 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 & 3 only

Solution:

Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. Statement #1 is correct. So, Answer could be a/c/d.
The awards were received mostly by 'Tennis' players. Statement #2 is incorrect. Thus a, b, d are eliminated & we are left with only option.
Therefore, option "c" is correct.

22. Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: [2021-1]

1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.

2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:• As per the current regulations WTC league standings would be determined by the percentage of points (PCT) earned by teams. PCT is the percentage of points won out of the total number of points contested by each team.
Percentage of Points available method was taken into consideration for finalists due to COVID 19 pandemic. Statement #1 is incorrect.
New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because of more percentage points after win against Pakistan. Statement #2 is incorrect.
Therefore, correct option is "d".

23. Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: [2023-11]

1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years

2. Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson

3. Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Correct Answer: (b) Only two

Solution:

The correct answer is (b). St 1 is right. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years. St 2 is wrong. Arjuna Award for the previous four years al the international level. So it is not lifetime award but is based of 4 year performance of the player for lifetime achievement, there is a separate award called Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement. St 3 is right. Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985 to honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and enabled them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions. The awardee is given a statuette of Guru Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial dress and a cash award of 5 lakhs. St 4 is wrong. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is for entities other than sportspersons and coaches, e.g. NGO/companies who help in development of sports. Thus, only 2 statements are right.

Sports and Games (UPSC)

21. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: [2021-1]

22. Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: [2021-1]

23. Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: [2023-11]

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