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FactThe Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in sports and games.Final Answer1961.

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Sports awards (India): In which year were the ‘‘Arjuna Awards’’ instituted? Recall the inaugural year of this national sports honor. Choose the correct option.

General Knowledge Honours and Awards Difficulty: Easy

Choose an option

A

1956
B

1961
C

1966
D

1971

Answer

Correct Answer: 1961

Explanation

Fact

The Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in sports and games.