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Difficulty: HardSports Events, Tournaments, Champions, and National Sports Awards

Arrange the following National Sports Awards of India in chronological order based on the year of their institution/establishment, from the earliest to the most recent.

  1. 1Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy
  2. 2Arjuna Award
  3. 3Dronacharya Award
  4. 4Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
  5. 5Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games

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The correct chronological sequence of institution for these National Sports Awards from earliest to latest is: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy (1956–57) → Arjuna Award (1961) → Dronacharya Award (1985) → Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (1991–92) → Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games (2002).
The correct chronological arrangement from earliest to most recent establishment is Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy (1956–57), Arjuna Award (1961), Dronacharya Award (1985), Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (1991–92), and Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games (2002).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the establishment year of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
Instituted in 1956–1957.
It is the oldest among India's major national sports awards, presented to the top-performing university.
2
Determine the establishment year of the Arjuna Award.
Instituted in 1961.
It was introduced as the flagship honor for individual sportspersons.
3
Identify the establishment year of the Dronacharya Award.
Instituted in 1985.
It was instituted specifically to honor outstanding sports coaches.
4
Identify the establishment year of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Instituted in 1991–1992.
Originally named the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, it was established as the highest honor for spectacular individual/team sporting achievements.
5
Determine the establishment year of the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games.
Instituted in 2002.
It was created to honor veteran athletes for lifelong contributions to sports.

Key Concept

Historical evolution and institutional timeline of National Sports Awards in India.
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Sports Events, Tournaments, Champions, and National Sports Awards

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