World Firsts — Set 4
Sports · विश्व में पहली बार · Questions 31–40 of 50
Who was the first man to win an individual medal at the Olympics post-independence for India?
Correct Answer: C. K.D. Jadhav
Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. He competed in the bantamweight category. This was a historic achievement for the newly independent nation of India.
Who was the first person to achieve a 'Perfect 10' in Olympic gymnastics history?
Correct Answer: B. Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci of Romania achieved this at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. She was just 14 years old when she made history on the uneven bars. Her performance is still remembered as one of the greatest in sports history.
Which country won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Correct Answer: D. Uruguay
Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 in the final held in Montevideo. They were also the hosts of the first ever World Cup. This victory established Uruguay as an early powerhouse in global football.
Who was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket?
Correct Answer: B. Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar reached this milestone in 1987 against Pakistan. He was the first batsman in the history of the game to cross this figure. He finished his career with 34 Test centuries, which was also a record at the time.
Who was the first female to win an Olympic gold medal?
Correct Answer: B. Charlotte Cooper
Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain won the tennis singles title at the 1900 Paris Games. Women were allowed to compete for the first time in this edition of the Olympics. She was a pioneer for women's participation in international sports.
Which country won the first ever Cricket World Cup in 1975?
Correct Answer: C. West Indies
The West Indies won the inaugural World Cup by defeating Australia in the final. The tournament was held in England and featured 60-over matches. Clive Lloyd was the captain of the winning West Indian side.
Who was the first Asian to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis?
Correct Answer: C. Li Na
Li Na of China won the French Open in 2011 to become the first Asian Grand Slam singles champion. She later added the Australian Open title in 2014. Her success paved the way for tennis growth in the Asian continent.
Who was the expedition leader officially credited with being the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909?
Correct Answer: A. Robert Peary
Robert Peary, an American naval officer, is officially credited as the expedition leader who first reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909. His African-American expedition partner Matthew Henson was also present and played a crucial navigational role, reaching the Pole alongside Peary. Roald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole (in 1911), not the North Pole. Frederick Cook claimed to have reached the North Pole in 1908 but his claim was disputed and not widely accepted. Peary's achievement was officially recognised by the US Congress in 1911.
Which team won the first ever T20 World Cup in 2007?
Correct Answer: B. India
India won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 by defeating Pakistan in the final. The tournament was hosted by South Africa. This victory played a key role in the global popularity of the T20 format.
Who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel?
Correct Answer: D. Gertrude Ederle
Gertrude Ederle achieved this feat in 1926 at the age of 19. She was an American competition swimmer who won three Olympic medals. She completed the swim in 14 hours and 31 minutes, breaking the men's record at that time.