Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?
A. Roopa Unnikrishnan
B. P. T. Usha
C. Krishna Poonia
D. Karnam Malleswari
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Roopa Unnikrishnan, a shooter, won India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal by a woman in 1998 Kuala Lumpur in 10m air rifle pairs.

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