Who among the following was the first Indian representative in modern Olympics?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Norman Pritchard.
The first Indian representative in the modern Olympics was Norman Pritchard.
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Norman Pritchard competed in the 1900 Paris Olympics.
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He represented India and participated in athletics.
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He won two silver medals — in the 200 metres and 200 metres hurdles events.
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These were India's first Olympic medals and made Pritchard the first Asian-born athlete to win an Olympic medal.