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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q86

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Who became the first player of Indian origin to play in an NBA game?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e Sim Bhullar.

Sim Bhullar
  • Gursimran "Sim" Bhullar is a Canadian professional basketball player.
  • He became the first player of Indian origin to play in an NBA game. 

 

  • The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America.
  • It composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada).
  • The league was founded in New York City in 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).