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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

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As of April 2021, who among the following is the only Indian long jumper to have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2021?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sreeshankar Murali.

Other Information-

  • As of April 2021, Sreeshankar Murali is the only Indian long jumper to qualify for Tokyo Olympics 2021.
  • Murali Sreeshankar is an Indian athlete known for his long jump events.
  • Prior to Murali Sreeshar, women's former athlete Anju Bobby won bronze in the long jump at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and Prajusha won a silver in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
  • The 'Mahakumbh' of the Games Olympics is held every four years.