The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year:
A. 1985
B. 1961
C. 1972
D. 1965
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961 to recognise outstanding achievement in national sports. It was later expanded to include all sports.

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B. Karolinska Institute
C. Swedish Academy
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