Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Which Indian won the highest number of Gold Medals in the 8th SAF games?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jaspal Rana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jaspal Rana”.
Jaspal Rana won the highest number of Gold Medals for India in the 8th SAF Games. He is a renowned Indian shooter.

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