Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Khel Ratna'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Khel Ratna'?

A. None of these

B. Viswanathan Anand

C. P.T. Usha

D. Sachin Tendulkar

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1991-92.

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