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Who among the following was the first cricket player to win Arjun Award?

Who among the following was the first cricket player to win Arjun Award?
AC.K. Nayudu
BSalim Durani
CAjit Wadekar
DRamakant Achrekar

correct answer is: Salim Durani
Explanation: Salim Durani was the first cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award in 1962, recognizing his outstanding performance in the sport during the early years of the award's establishment.

  • OPTION a (C.K. Nayudu): Although a prominent early cricketer, he was active before the Arjuna Awards began in 1961.
  • OPTION b (Salim Durani): He was the first cricketer to win the Arjuna Award in 1962.
  • OPTION c (Ajit Wadekar): His achievements came later, in the early 1970s.
  • OPTION d (Ramakant Achrekar): He was a coach, not a player.

Akhilesh
answered Apr 2 '25 at 23:11

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