SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

Who among the following is a shot put player from India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

  • Tajinder Pal Singh Toor is an Indian shot putter and an Asian Games gold medalist. 
  • He won the men's shot put gold at the 61st National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships with a throw of 20.34m, but fell short of Athletics Federation of India's qualifying standard for Commonwealth Games in Birmingham by 16cm.
  • He is Asia's highest-ranked shot putter as of 2022.