Indian Athletes — Set 7
Sports · भारतीय खिलाड़ी · Questions 61–70 of 80
The first Indian athlete to win an individual Olympic medal was?
Correct Answer: D. Norman Pritchard
Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He represented British India and won medals in the 200m and 200m hurdles. This remains the first-ever Olympic success recorded for an athlete from India.
Who is the first Indian to win a world title in Billiards?
Correct Answer: D. Wilson Jones
Wilson Jones won the Amateur World Billiards Championship in 1958. He was the first Indian to win a world championship in any individual sport. He was awarded the Padma Shri for his historic achievement.
Which legendary Indian hockey player was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'?
Correct Answer: C. Major Dhyan Chand
Major Dhyan Chand led India to gold medals at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympics. He scored more than 400 goals during his international career. His stick-work was so magical that people often checked his stick for magnets.
Milkha Singh missed an Olympic bronze medal by 0.01 seconds in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1960
Milkha Singh finished fourth in the 400m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics. This performance is considered one of the greatest in Indian track history. He set a national record that stood for nearly 40 years.
Who was the first Indian Grandmaster in Chess?
Correct Answer: C. Vishwanathan Anand
Vishwanathan Anand became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. He dominated the world chess scene for decades with his speed and strategy. He has won the World Chess Championship five times.
Which Indian shooter won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra won the 10m Air Rifle event in Beijing, 2008. This was India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. His success changed the perception of Olympic sports in the country.
Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
Correct Answer: A. Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari won the bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She achieved this in the 69 kg weight category. This win was a historic milestone for Indian women in sports.
Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut against which country?
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
Sachin Tendulkar debuted at the age of 16 against Pakistan in 1989. He faced legendary bowlers like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in his first series. He went on to become one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Who is the first Indian to cross the English Channel?
Correct Answer: D. Mihir Sen
Mihir Sen successfully swam across the English Channel in 1958. He later became the first swimmer to cross five channels in five continents in one year. He was an eminent lawyer by profession.
Which Indian athlete is famously called the 'Dhing Express'?
Correct Answer: C. Hima Das
Hima Das is nicknamed the Dhing Express after her hometown in Assam. She won the 400m gold at the 2018 IAAF World U-20 Championships. She has also won multiple medals at the Asian Games.