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  1. For which one of the following, M.S. Dhoni was chosen for the year 2007 ?
    1. Arjun Award
    2. Dronacharya Award
    3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
    4. None of the above
Correct Option: C

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The words “Khel Ratna” literally mean “sports gem” in Hindi. The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/-.The money has been increased from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 750,000.Mahendra Singh Dhoni(born 7 July, 1981) is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national cricket team and the Chennai Super Kings cricket team. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in December 2004 against Bangladesh, and a year later played his first Test, this time against Sri Lanka. Dhoni has also been the recipient of many awards including the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2008 and 2009 (the first Indian player to achieve this feat), the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour in 2009.



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