SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q49

Which Olympian authored the book titled 'A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold'?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Abhinav Bindra.

  • Olympian Abhinav Bindra has written a book titled 'A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold.'
  • He created history by winning the gold medal in the 10 m air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
  • He was born on 28th September 1982 in Dehradun, India.
  • He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his remarkable contribution to Indian sports.
  • After retiring from competitive shooting, Bindra became actively involved in promoting sports, fitness, and mental health.