Sports & Awards MCQs for UPSC, SSC & State PSC Exams

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📘 MODULE 14: Sports, Awards & Achievements MCQs

Topic: Sports & Awards MCQs for UPSC, SSC & State PSC Exams

🔹 SUB-TOPIC 1: Major Sports Awards in India (Q1–Q12)

Q1. What is the highest sporting honour in India?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
D. Padma Shri

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest national sports honour, given for exceptional sporting performance.

Q2. The Arjuna Award is given for:

A. Lifetime contribution to sports
B. Outstanding performance in sports
C. Coaching excellence
D. Sports administration

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Arjuna Award recognises consistent outstanding performance by sportspersons.

Q3. The Dronacharya Award is presented to:

A. Players
B. Referees
C. Coaches
D. Sports journalists

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Dronacharya Award honours exceptional coaches for producing medal-winning athletes.

Q4. Which award recognises lifetime contribution to sports?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Khel Ratna
C. Major Dhyan Chand Award
D. Padma Bhushan

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Major Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in sports.

Q5. Sports awards in India are conferred by:

A. Prime Minister
B. Sports Authority of India
C. President of India
D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
All national sports awards are formally conferred by the President of India.

Q6. National sports awards are announced on:

A. Republic Day
B. Independence Day
C. National Sports Day
D. Gandhi Jayanti

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Sports awards are announced on National Sports Day (29 August).

Q7. The Khel Ratna Award was renamed in honour of:

A. Milkha Singh
B. Major Dhyan Chand
C. Kapil Dev
D. Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
It was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to honour the hockey legend.

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a sports award?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Padma Shri
D. Major Dhyan Chand Award

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Padma Shri is a civilian award, not a sports-specific award.

Q9. Sports awards aim to:

A. Promote politics
B. Encourage excellence and discipline
C. Reward seniority
D. Promote entertainment

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
They encourage sporting excellence, discipline, and national pride.

Q10. Which award category also includes foreign coaches working in India?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Khel Ratna
D. Padma Awards

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Dronacharya Award can be given to foreign coaches who train Indian athletes.

Q11. Sports awards questions in exams usually test:

A. Award money
B. Award hierarchy and purpose
C. Ceremony venue
D. Dress code

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Competitive exams focus on hierarchy, purpose, and eligibility.

Q12. National Sports Day marks the birth anniversary of:

A. Milkha Singh
B. Major Dhyan Chand
C. P. T. Usha
D. Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.

🔹 SUB-TOPIC 2: International Sports Awards & Honours (Q13–Q24)

Q13. Which is the most prestigious individual award in football?

A. FIFA World Cup
B. Ballon d’Or
C. Golden Boot
D. FIFA Fair Play Award

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Ballon d’Or is awarded to the world’s best footballer annually.

Q14. The Laureus World Sports Awards are often called:

A. Sports Oscars
B. Global Sports Cup
C. Olympic Awards
D. Champions Trophy

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Laureus Awards are popularly known as the “Oscars of Sports.”

Q15. The ICC awards are related to:

A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Tennis

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) presents awards for cricketing excellence.

Q16. The Golden Boot is awarded in:

A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Tennis

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Golden Boot is awarded to the top goal scorer in football tournaments.

Q17. Which global award recognises fair play in sports?

A. Laureus Award
B. FIFA Fair Play Award
C. Olympic Order
D. Ballon d’Or

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The FIFA Fair Play Award recognises sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Q18. Olympic Order is awarded by:

A. United Nations
B. International Olympic Committee
C. FIFA
D. World Athletics

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The IOC awards the Olympic Order for distinguished service to sport.

Q19. Which award honours overall contribution to global sports?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Olympic Order
C. Khel Ratna
D. Padma Vibhushan

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Olympic Order recognises lifetime contribution to the Olympic movement.

Q20. Global sports awards help athletes by:

A. Providing financial support only
B. Enhancing international recognition
C. Promoting national politics
D. Restricting participation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
They enhance global recognition and career opportunities.

Q21. Which award is associated with cricket’s best player of the year?

A. ICC Cricketer of the Year
B. Arjuna Award
C. Ballon d’Or
D. Laureus Award

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The ICC Cricketer of the Year honours outstanding cricket performance.

Q22. International sports awards are important for GK because they:

A. Are current affairs only
B. Reflect global sporting trends
C. Highlight Indian achievements
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They combine static GK and current sports achievements.

Q23. Which award recognises best athlete across all sports?

A. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
B. Ballon d’Or
C. ICC Award
D. Olympic Order

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Laureus Awards honour overall sporting excellence, not sport-specific.

Q24. International sports awards usually test:

A. Event-sport association
B. Sponsorship
C. Stadium capacity
D. Broadcasting rights

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Correct association between award and sport is frequently tested.

🔹 SUB-TOPIC 3: Civilian Awards Linked with Sports (Q25–Q36)

Q25. Which civilian award is commonly given to sportspersons?

A. Padma Shri
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Ashoka Chakra
D. Vir Chakra

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Outstanding sportspersons often receive Padma Shri/Padma Bhushan.

Q26. Bharat Ratna has been awarded to sportspersons for:

A. Sports performance only
B. National service through sports
C. Coaching excellence
D. Sports administration

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Sportspersons receive Bharat Ratna for nation-building through sports.

Q27. Civilian awards differ from sports awards because they:

A. Are field-specific
B. Recognise broader contribution
C. Are state awards
D. Are given monthly

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Civilian awards recognise overall national contribution, not only sports.

Q28. Padma awards are announced on:

A. Independence Day
B. Republic Day
C. Sports Day
D. Constitution Day

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Padma awards are announced on 26 January.

Q29. Which Padma award is the highest?

A. Padma Shri
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Bharat Ratna

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Padma Vibhushan is the highest among Padma awards.

Q30. Civilian awards are relevant in sports GK because:

A. Many sportspersons receive them
B. They appear in current affairs
C. They reflect national recognition
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They link sports achievements with national honours.

Q31. Sports-related civilian awards promote:

A. Discipline and excellence
B. Political loyalty
C. Regionalism
D. Competition only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
They encourage discipline, excellence, and inspiration.

Q32. Which is NOT a civilian award?

A. Padma Shri
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Arjuna Award

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Arjuna Award is a sports award, not a civilian award.

Q33. Civilian awards to sportspersons enhance:

A. Soft power
B. National pride
C. International recognition
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They boost India’s image and soft power.

Q34. Questions on sports and civilian awards usually focus on:

A. Ceremony venue
B. Award hierarchy
C. Dress code
D. Medal design

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Hierarchy and relative importance are key exam areas.

Q35. Sports and civilian awards together reflect:

A. India’s honour system
B. Defence policy
C. Economic policy
D. Judicial process

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
They form part of India’s national recognition framework.

Q36. Sports awards are important for interviews because they:

A. Show awareness of achievers
B. Reflect national pride
C. Indicate personality awareness
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They are frequently discussed in personality tests.

🔹 SUB-TOPIC 4: Exam-Oriented High-Frequency MCQs (Q37–Q60)

Q37. Which award is associated with coaching excellence?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Khel Ratna
D. Padma Shri

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Dronacharya Award honours outstanding coaches.

Q38. Which award is given for consistent sports performance?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Major Dhyan Chand Award
C. Olympic Order
D. Padma Vibhushan

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Arjuna Award focuses on consistent performance.

Q39. Sports awards are part of GK syllabus because they:

A. Are current affairs
B. Are static GK
C. Reflect national achievement
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They combine static and dynamic GK.

Q40. International sports awards indicate:

A. National capability
B. Global competitiveness
C. Sporting excellence
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They show India’s position in global sports.

Q41. Which award is known as the “Sports Oscar”?

A. Ballon d’Or
B. Laureus Award
C. Olympic Order
D. Golden Boot

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Laureus Awards are called Sports Oscars.

Q42. Sports awards encourage:

A. Healthy competition
B. Youth participation
C. Sports culture
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They strengthen the sports ecosystem.

Q43. Which award can be given to both players and coaches?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Padma Awards
D. Khel Ratna

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Padma Awards are civilian honours open to all fields.

Q44. UPSC usually tests sports awards by:

A. Rote memorisation
B. Conceptual understanding
C. Opinion-based questions
D. Descriptive writing

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
UPSC prefers conceptual clarity.

Q45. SSC exams focus more on:

A. Award hierarchy
B. Recent awardees
C. Static facts
D. Combination of all

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
SSC combines static and current GK.

Q46. State PSC exams often ask:

A. State-level sports awards
B. National sports awards
C. International sports awards
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
State PSCs cover multi-level sports GK.

Q47. Sports awards also help in:

A. Essay writing
B. Interviews
C. Group discussions
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They support overall personality development.

Q48. Which award is related to lifetime sports contribution?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Khel Ratna
C. Major Dhyan Chand Award
D. Laureus Award

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
It recognises lifetime achievement.

Q49. Studying sports awards improves:

A. Memory only
B. Awareness and confidence
C. Physical fitness
D. Technical skills

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
It enhances general awareness and exam confidence.

Q50. Sports & awards MCQs are important because they:

A. Are scoring
B. Are frequently asked
C. Are easy to revise
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They are high-yield GK topics.

Q51. Which award is linked with cricket globally?

A. Ballon d’Or
B. ICC Cricketer of the Year
C. Golden Boot
D. Olympic Order

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
ICC awards are specific to cricket.

Q52. Sports awards represent:

A. National honour
B. Excellence
C. Inspiration
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They symbolise honour, excellence, and inspiration.

Q53. The highest sports honour in India tests:

A. Static GK
B. Current affairs
C. Award hierarchy
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Multiple dimensions are tested.

Q54. Sports awards are linked with:

A. Youth policy
B. Sports policy
C. National pride
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They support policy goals and pride.

Q55. Questions on awards often appear in:

A. Prelims
B. Mains
C. Interviews
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They are relevant across all stages.

Q56. International sports awards help assess:

A. Global trends
B. Indian performance
C. Athlete comparison
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They allow global benchmarking.

Q57. Sports awards reflect which value?

A. Courage
B. Discipline
C. Excellence
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They reflect core sporting values.

Q58. Which award is linked with coaching legends?

A. Arjuna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Khel Ratna
D. Padma Shri

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Dronacharya Award honours coaching legends.

Q59. Sports awards MCQs are best prepared by:

A. Memorising lists
B. Understanding concepts and hierarchy
C. Ignoring current affairs
D. Studying biographies only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Conceptual clarity ensures long-term retention.

Q60. Sports & Awards GK is included mainly to:

A. Test awareness of achievements
B. Promote sports knowledge
C. Assess national pride
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
They test awareness, pride, and achievement recognition.

• Sports awards GK MCQs

• National and international sports awards questions

• Sports achievements MCQs for UPSC

• Sports GK for SSC and State PSC

• Arjuna Award Khel Ratna MCQs

• Sports awards current affairs MCQs

• Sports and honours GK questions

• Sports awards prelims MCQs

🔹 Sports & Awards MCQs for UPSC, SSC & State PSC Exams

Sports and Awards constitute a high-frequency and scoring section in General Knowledge for competitive examinations. Questions related to national sports awards, international sports honours, major tournaments, global sports awards, and achievements of Indian sportspersons are repeatedly asked in UPSC, SSC, State PSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and Police exams.

This MODULE 14 MCQ set offers systematic, exam-oriented coverage with easy-to-understand explanations, helping aspirants clearly understand award hierarchy, purpose, eligibility, and sport-award associations. Regular practice of these MCQs strengthens static GK, current-affairs linkage, and prelims accuracy, making this topic a must-prepare area for competitive success.

🔹 FAQ SECTION

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why are Sports & Awards important for UPSC, SSC and State PSC exams?
They are frequently asked GK topics and test awareness of national achievements, sports culture, and current affairs.

Q2. Which sports awards are most important for competitive exams?
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Major Dhyan Chand Award, and major international sports honours.

Q3. Are Sports & Awards questions static or current-based?
They are a combination of static GK and current affairs, especially relevant for prelims.

Q4. Which exams include Sports & Awards MCQs?
UPSC, State PSCs, SSC CGL/CHSL/GD, Banking, Railways, Defence, Police, and various entrance examinations.

Q5. How should aspirants prepare Sports & Awards GK effectively?
By understanding award hierarchy, objectives, eligibility, and revising them regularly through MCQs linked with current events.

🔹 TARGETING EXAMS

🎯 Targeting Competitive & Academic Examinations

These Sports & Awards MCQs are prepared in strict alignment with the India-specific General Knowledge syllabus and are highly useful for:

• UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims)

• State Public Service Commission (PSC) Exams

• SSC CGL, CHSL, GD & MTS

• Banking Exams (IBPS, SBI, RBI)

• Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D)

• Defence & Police Recruitment Exams

• University, College & School-level Competitive Examinations