Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

How many gold medals Michael Phelps won in Beijing Olympics?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 8

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “8”.
Michael Phelps won a remarkable 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, setting a new record for the most gold medals won by an individual in a single Olympic Games.

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