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Question

Who is the first Indian to win the Australian Open Badminton super series title in men's singles?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: K. Srikanth

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “K. Srikanth”.
The first Indian to win the Australian Open Badminton Super Series title in men's singles is:

(b) K. Srikanth

K. Srikanth achieved this milestone by winning the Australian Open Badminton Super Series title in men's singles in 2017.

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