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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

The Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee for 2011 is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gagan Narang

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gagan Narang”.
Ace shooter Gagan Narang, who notched up four gold medals at last year's Commonwealth Games, was conferred the country's highest sporting honor.

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