India At The Olympics: How Much Do You Know? Trivia Facts Quiz

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1. He won the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics.

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KD Jadhav is the correct answer because he was the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics.

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This quiz on India at the Olympics, how much do you know? The year 2020 is almost here, and India is trying its best to win at least a total of fifty medals by the end of the games. Over the years, the country has been well represented, and, in... see morethis quiz, you can test how well you remember the wins. Do give it a shot and reminisce. see less

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2. She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

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K Malleswari is the correct answer because she is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. PT Usha and Saina Nehwal are also notable Indian athletes, but they have not achieved this particular milestone.

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3. In which Olympics did the Indian team win its first gold medal in hockey?

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In the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the Indian team won its first gold medal in hockey.

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4. Whom did Leander Paes beat to win the bronze medal in tennis men's singles event at 1996 Atlanta Olympics?

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Leander Paes beat Fernando Meligeni to win the bronze medal in the tennis men's singles event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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5. What unique Olympic achievement is Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule credited with?

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Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule is credited with the unique Olympic achievement of being India's first Olympic Marathon runner. This means that he was the first Indian athlete to participate in the marathon event at the Olympic Games.

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6. Which country ended India's run of six successive gold medals in hockey in 1960?

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In 1960, Pakistan ended India's run of six successive gold medals in hockey. This implies that India had been winning gold medals in hockey for six consecutive years prior to 1960. Pakistan's victory in 1960 marked the end of India's dominance in hockey during that period.

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7. In which event did shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore claim silver in 2004 Athens Olympics?

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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore claimed silver in the 2004 Athens Olympics in the Double trap event.

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8. He was India's flag-bearer in 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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RS Rathore was India's flag-bearer in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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He won the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics.
She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
In which Olympics did the Indian team win its first gold medal in...
Whom did Leander Paes beat to win the bronze medal in tennis men's...
What unique Olympic achievement is Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule credited...
Which country ended India's run of six successive gold medals in...
In which event did shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore claim silver in...
He was India's flag-bearer in 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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