Punjab - Study Mode
[#206] Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
[#207] The Department of Sports, Punjab provides pension to veteran sportsmen who participated in
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
Explanation
Solution: Department of Sports, Punjab provides pension to eminent veteran sportsmen who have excelled at international level during their youth and made the nation proud. Keeping in view their hard work and service to the nation, a pension of 1000 Rupees per month is provided to the participants of Olympics/World Cup and 600 Rupees per month to the participants of Asian Games/Common Wealth Games.
[#208] The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established its academies at
Correct Answer
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Solution: Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with Department of Sports, Punjab has established three academics at Muktsar, Sangrur and Ludhiana. SAI Sangrur provides coaching in boxing and volleyball. SAI Muktsar trains in athletics, basketball, hockey and shooting while SAI Ludhiana trains in athletics and judo.
[#209] A World-class Olympic Bhawan has been set up in
Correct Answer
(A) Mohali
Explanation
Solution: A World-class Olympic Bhawan has been set-up in Mohali for the facilitation of Olympians.
[#210] The popular sport of Punjab, Kickboxing is a ............... .
Correct Answer
(A) Martial arts sport
Explanation
Solution: A martial arts sport, kickboxing is yet another popular sport in Punjab. It was introduced in Punjab during 1995 and within a very short period of time it became quite popular in Punjab.