SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

Who among the following became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal in 2018?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Neeraj Chopra.

  • Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games Gold medal in 2018.
  • Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal with an 88.06m attempt in 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. With this, Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to win a gold medal at the Asian Games.
  • He has been awarded with Padma Shri, Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award and  Arjun Award.