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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

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As of January 2021, how many Olympic medals did India win in the sport of badminton?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. Three.

  • As of January 2021, India has won Three Olympic medals in badminton, all in women's singles. 
  • The first Indian to win an Olympic in badminton in 2012 was Saina Nehwal.
  • PV Sindhu won silver in Rio in 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020. She became the first Indian woman to win two individual medals at Olympic games.