Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics?

A. K.D. Jadhav

B. Norman Pritchard

C. Leander Paes

D. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics, representing India.

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