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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q24

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Who was the first flag bearer for India in the Olympics?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Purma Banerjee.

  • The first flag bearer for India in the Olympics was Purma Banerjee.
  • She had the honour of leading the Indian contingent as the flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • This was a historic moment in Indian Olympic history, as it marked the first time the country participated in the Olympic Games.