Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award?

  1. Salim Durrani

  2. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

  3. Farooq Engineer

  4. Vijay Hazare
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Explanation

Salim Durrani was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961, established to recognize outstanding sporting achievement. He was a stylish left-handed batsman and slow-left arm spinner known for his six-hitting ability. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Farooq Engineer, and Vijay Hazare all received the award in later years, making Durrani the correct answer for this pioneering honor.

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