Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?
A. P. T. Usha
B. Anju Bobby George
C. Hima Das
D. Dutee Chand
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Anju Bobby George won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, becoming the first Indian to medal at the event.
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The 'Wankhede Stadium' is located in which Indian city?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Bangalore
D. Kolkata
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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a renowned cricket ground and home to the Mumbai Cricket Association.
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Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
A. Mary Kom
B. Saina Nehwal
C. P.V. Sindhu
D. Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Who is the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games in athletics after Milkha Singh?
A. Avinash Sable
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Tajinderpal Singh Toor
D. Jinson Johnson
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Milkha Singh won gold in 1958. After that, the next Indian male to win an individual athletics gold at Asian Games was Tajinderpal Singh Toor in shot put in 2018.
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