Sports Scholarships and Grants

This quiz will test your knowledge on Sports Scholarships and Grants.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government body in India is responsible for promoting sports and providing scholarships to athletes?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs
  2. Ministry of Education
  3. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  4. Ministry of Finance
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a type of sports scholarship offered by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?

  1. National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
  2. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
  3. Arjuna Award
  4. Dronacharya Award
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) is open to athletes in which age group?

  1. 14-18 years
  2. 16-21 years
  3. 18-25 years
  4. 21-28 years
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount of scholarship that an athlete can receive under the NSTC scheme?

  1. ₹5,000 per month
  2. ₹10,000 per month
  3. ₹15,000 per month
  4. ₹20,000 per month
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a criterion for selection under the NSTC scheme?

  1. Age
  2. Sports performance
  3. Academic performance
  4. Family income
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given to athletes who have achieved excellence in which of the following?

  1. Individual sports
  2. Team sports
  3. Both individual and team sports
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the cash prize given to the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

  1. ₹7.5 lakh
  2. ₹10 lakh
  3. ₹12.5 lakh
  4. ₹15 lakh
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Arjuna Award is given to athletes who have achieved excellence in which of the following?

  1. Individual sports
  2. Team sports
  3. Both individual and team sports
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the cash prize given to the recipient of the Arjuna Award?

  1. ₹5 lakh
  2. ₹7.5 lakh
  3. ₹10 lakh
  4. ₹12.5 lakh
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who have produced outstanding athletes in which of the following?

  1. Individual sports
  2. Team sports
  3. Both individual and team sports
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the cash prize given to the recipient of the Dronacharya Award?

  1. ₹5 lakh
  2. ₹7.5 lakh
  3. ₹10 lakh
  4. ₹12.5 lakh
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a private sports scholarship program in India?

  1. JSW Sports Excellence Program
  2. GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program
  3. Olympic Gold Quest Scholarship Program
  4. National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The JSW Sports Excellence Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Cricket
  2. Football
  3. Hockey
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Athletics
  2. Badminton
  3. Boxing
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Olympic Gold Quest Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Archery
  2. Shooting
  3. Wrestling
  4. All of the above