Question

Who has been awarded ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna’ award for the year 2011 ?
1. Sushil Kumar
2. Gagan Narang
3. Mary Kom
4. Saina Nehewal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gagan Narang

The correct answer is Gagan Narang.

• Gagan Narang is a former Indian shooter.
  • He was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2011.
  • The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna is the highest sporting honour in India.
    • It was named after the former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.
    • It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
    • It was first awarded during 1991–1992.
  • He won the Bronze Medal in the Men's 10 m air rifle event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
  • He was the first Indian to qualify for the London Olympics in 2012.
  • He was honoured with the Padma Shree Award in 2011.

• The latest (2020) winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award are:
  • Rohit Sharma.
  • Mariyappan Thangavelu.
  • Manika Batra.
  • Vinesh Phogat.
  • Rani Rampal.

• Sushil Kumar is an Indian freestyle wrestler.
  • He was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2009.
• Saina Nehwal is Indian badminton player.
  • She was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2010.
• Mary Kom is an Indian amateur boxer.
  • She was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2009.