Which Indian cricketer was the first to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian cricketer was the first to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Kapil Dev
D. Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer to be awarded the Khel Ratna in 1997-98.

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