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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

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As of January 2020, who held the national record in both, 800 m and 1500 m sprint
events?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Jinson Johnson.

  • Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson bettered his own 1500m national record while clinching silver in the ISTAF Berlin.

  • Johnson clocked 3 minutes 35.24 seconds to finish second behind Joshua Thompson of United States at the Olympic Stadium.