Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Jeremy Bujakowski was the first Indian to compete at the Winter Olympics, participating in the 1964 and 1968 Games.
Reason (R): India did not participate in the Winter Olympics for 20 years after Bujakowski’s era.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
Explanation
Jeremy Bujakowski was the first Indian to compete in the Winter Olympics. He represented India at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympic Games. Therefore, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R) is also true because India did not participate in the Winter Olympics for nearly 20 years after his appearances, returning only in 1988. However, this fact does not explain why Jeremy Bujakowski was the first Indian participant in the Winter Olympics. Therefore, R does not correctly explain A.
Key Points
• Jeremy Bujakowski was the first Indian to compete in the Winter Olympics.
• He participated in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympic Games.
• India did not take part in the Winter Olympics from 1968 until 1988.
• The reason is true but does not explain the assertion.
Additional Facts
• India made its Winter Olympics debut in 1964.
• India's participation in the Winter Olympics has been relatively limited.
• Lack of adequate infrastructure for winter sports has been a major challenge in India.
Important Questions
Question: Who was the first Indian to participate in the Winter Olympics?
Answer: Jeremy Bujakowski.
Question: When did India return to the Winter Olympics after 1968?
Answer: In 1988.