Who was the first Indian to win an individual Gold Medal at the Paralympic Games? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to win an individual Gold Medal at the Paralympic Games?

A. Devendra Jhajharia

B. Deepa Malik

C. Mariyappan Thangavelu

D. Avani Lekhara

Answer: Option A

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Devendra Jhajharia won the first gold medal for India at the 2004 Athens Paralympics in the javelin throw.

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