Which of the following Sports Award is related to Madhya Pradesh State ?

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Correct — C, Ekalavya (Eklavya) Award. The Eklavya Award is Madhya Pradesh's own state sports honour for junior sportspersons (under-19). It is part of MP's trio of state sports awards — the Vikram Award for senior sportspersons, the Eklavya Award for juniors, and the Vishwamitra Award for coaches.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) A state sports award of Andhra Pradesh / Telangana, not of Madhya Pradesh.  (b) Not a Madhya Pradesh sports award; the 'Gandharva' name is associated with music and the performing arts, not the state's sports honours.  (d) A national sports award conferred by the Government of India — not a state award of Madhya Pradesh.

Concept: Madhya Pradesh confers its own tiered state sports awards, distinct from the national ones. The Vikram Award is the top honour for senior sportspersons, the Eklavya Award recognises junior athletes (under-19), and the Vishwamitra Award honours coaches. National awards such as the Arjuna Award, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Dronacharya Award are given by the Union Government and are not MP-specific.

State PCS 2019 Q8 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2019 Q8 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer