Which Indian athlete won the first Olympic medal for India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian athlete won the first Olympic medal for India?

A. K.D. Jadhav

B. Sushil Kumar

C. Norman Pritchard

D. Leander Paes

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics.

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