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

Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games?
A. Mary Kom
B. Karnam Malleswari
C. P.T. Usha
D. Anju Bobby George
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P.T. Usha won a silver medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1982 Asian Games, and she and other female athletes paved the way, but Amee Ghia won the first Commonwealth medal (Badminton, 1978).

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