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Sports honors (India): Who was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award? Identify the inaugural awardee for India's highest sporting honor. Choose the correct sportsperson.

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Abhinav Bindra
Viswanathan Anand
Leander Paes
Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer: Viswanathan Anand

Explanation:

ConceptInstituted in 1991–92, the first Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna was awarded to chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.

Final AnswerViswanathan Anand

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