Who was the first Indian to achieve the 'Grandmaster' title in Chess? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to achieve the 'Grandmaster' title in Chess?
A. Dibyendu Barua
B. Manuel Aaron
C. Viswanathan Anand
D. Pravin Thipsay
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Manuel Aaron became the first Indian International Master, but Viswanathan Anand was the first Indian Grandmaster in 1988.
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