Which of the following statements about India’s performance at the 2012 London Olympics is correct?
1) India won a total of 6 medals, doubling its previous Olympic medal tally.
2) Indian female athletes won two Olympic medals for the first time in history.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1 and 2 are correct.
India's Landmark Achievement at London 2012
At the 2012 London Olympics, India achieved its most successful performance up to that time by winning a total of 6 medals (2 Silver and 4 Bronze). This surpassed the previous best of 3 medals at Beijing 2008, effectively doubling the tally.
The games were also historic for Indian women, as they secured two medals for the first time in a single Olympics. Saina Nehwal won Bronze in Badminton, and Mary Kom won Bronze in Boxing, marking a significant milestone for female athletes in India.