Question

Mithali Raj recently became the first female cricketer to win which of the following awards?

• A. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
• B. Major Dhyan Chand Award
• C. Major Abdul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA Trophy)
• D. Dronacharya Award

Hint:

Mithali Raj is the first female cricketer to win the Khel Ratna, but she is the fifth cricketer overall to win this award, following Sachin Tendulkar (1997-98), MS Dhoni (2007), Virat Kohli (2018), and Rohit Sharma (2020).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Mithali Raj was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2021, becoming the first female cricketer to receive India's highest sporting honour. Answer: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna