SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

In which year did the Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar participate in the Olympics?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2016

Dipa made Olympic history as the first female gymnast from India to compete in Rio 2016.

  • She placed fourth in the vault gymnastics competition, missing out on an Olympic medal.
  • Dipa Karmakar's growth was hampered by several injuries, and she was not selected for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
  • Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar will compete at the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships after an eight-year gap in Bhubaneswar next week.