Which Indian weightlifter was the first to win an individual Olympic medal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian weightlifter was the first to win an individual Olympic medal?

A. P.V. Sindhu

B. Mary Kom

C. Karnam Malleswari

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

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Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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