Which award is considered the highest sporting honour in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which award is considered the highest sporting honour in India?

A. Dronacharya Award

B. Padma Shri

C. Arjuna Award

D. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Answer: Option D

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The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour in India.

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