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Arrange the following eminent Indian sportspersons in chronological order based on the year they were conferred India's highest sports honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award), from the earliest to the latest.

  1. 1Viswanathan Anand (Chess)
  2. 2Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket)
  3. 3MC Mary Kom (Boxing)
  4. 4Neeraj Chopra (Athletics)

Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is Viswanathan Anand (1991–1992), Sachin Tendulkar (1997–1998), MC Mary Kom (2009), and Neeraj Chopra (2021).
Viswanathan Anand was awarded the inaugural Khel Ratna in 1991–1992, Sachin Tendulkar received it in 1997–1998, MC Mary Kom was conferred the award in 2009, and Neeraj Chopra received it in 2021.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the year Viswanathan Anand received the Khel Ratna Award.
Viswanathan Anand was the first-ever recipient of the award, receiving it for 1991–1992.
Establishes the initial benchmark for the award's inception.
2
Identify the year Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the award.
Sachin Tendulkar received the Khel Ratna Award for 1997–1998.
Places Sachin Tendulkar second in the historical timeline.
3
Identify the year MC Mary Kom received the award.
MC Mary Kom was awarded the Khel Ratna in 2009 alongside Vijender Singh and Sushil Kumar.
Places MC Mary Kom third in the chronological sequence.
4
Identify the year Neeraj Chopra received the award.
Neeraj Chopra was conferred the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 following his Olympic gold medal achievement.
Places Neeraj Chopra last among the given options.

Key Concept

Chronological history of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award recipients
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Sports Events, Tournaments, Champions, and National Sports Awards

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