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India made its Olympic debut in ______ at the 2016 Games, marking the return of the sport to the Olympics after more than a century.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Golf.
India made its Olympic debut in Golf at the 2016 Rio Games. This marked a historic moment as the sport returned to the Olympic program after an absence of 112 years (last played in 1904). India was represented by three golfers: Anirban Lahiri, S.S.P. Chawrasia, and Aditi Ashok. Aditi, then only 18 years old, gained significant attention for her impressive performance, eventually paving the way for her historic fourth-place finish at the subsequent Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Other Options:
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Swimming: India has a long history in Olympic swimming, dating back to the 1932 Los Angeles Games.
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Rugby & Polo: Rugby Sevens debuted in 2016, but India did not qualify; Polo has not been an Olympic sport since 1936.