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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 143

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q143

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Who was the first president of IOA?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sir Dorabji Tata.

  • Sir Dorabji Tata was the first president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
  • The IOA was founded in 1924, and Sir Dorabji Tata played a pivotal role in its establishment, promoting sports and representing India in the Olympic movement.
  • As a prominent industrialist and philanthropist, he was deeply committed to the development of sports in India and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for future sporting endeavors in the country.