Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Who won the first Gold medal for India in Thirteenth Asian Games?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Dingko Singh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dingko Singh”.
Dingko Singh won the gold medal in boxing, specifically in the bantamweight division, marking a significant achievement for India in those games.

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