SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q49

_______ became the first swimmer from India to breach the Olympic Qualification Time (A cut) in swimming as he capped the qualification period with an outstanding performance in the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy in June 2021.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Sajan Prakash.

Sajan Prakash became the first swimmer from India to breach the Olympic Qualification Time (A cut) in swimming. He achieved this milestone with an outstanding performance at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy, in June 2021. Prakash's accomplishment marked a significant achievement in Indian swimming, as he secured a qualification spot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport on an international stage.