Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Olympics for an individual event after independence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Olympics for an individual event after independence?
A. Balbir Singh Sr.
B. Milkha Singh
C. K. D. Jadhav
D. Dhyan Chand
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
K. D. Jadhav won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, becoming the first Indian individual Olympic medalist. The question says gold, but individual gold was won later by Abhinav Bindra. So I'll correct to first individual medalist: K. D. Jadhav won bronze in 1952. I'll rephrase to avoid inaccuracy. I'll change: first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal.

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Question #1
The Ilbert Bill controversy during Lord Ripon's tenure was related to:
A. The reduction of the maximum age for appearing in the civil services examination.
B. The removal of disqualifications imposed on Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of Europeans.
C. The imposition of restrictions on the vernacular press.
D. The introduction of a new land revenue settlement in Bengal.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Introduced in 1883, the Ilbert Bill sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The severe European backlash forced an amendment to the bill.

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Question #2
The Government of India Act 1858 abolished which body and transferred power to the British Crown?
A. Court of Directors
B. Governor-General's Council
C. East India Company
D. Board of Control

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858, passed after the Revolt of 1857, abolished the East India Company and transferred the governance of India directly to the British Crown. The office of the Secretary of State for India was created.

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Question #3
The Wavell Plan proposed the:
A. Mountbatten Plan
B. Simla Conference
C. Cabinet Mission
D. Cripps Mission

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It aimed at reconstituting the Executive Council.

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