________is the first woman hockey player to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Rani Rampal

The correct answer is Option (1) - Rani Rampal

The first woman hockey player to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is Rani Rampal. Rani Rampal, born on December 4, 1994, in Shahabad Markanda, Haryana, is a prominent Indian field hockey player who has made significant contributions to the sport at both national and international levels. She received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2020 for her outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.