SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

At which Olympic Games did India win a gold medal for the first time?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 1928 Amsterdam.

India won its first Olympic gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The gold medal was secured by the Indian men's field hockey team, which defeated the Netherlands 3-0 in the final. This victory marked India’s debut in the Olympic Games after gaining independence and set a precedent for future success in field hockey, as India continued to dominate the sport in subsequent Olympics.