Who won India's first Olympic medal at the 1900 Paris Games by securing silver in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Norman Pritchard.
Norman Pritchard won India’s first Olympic medals at the 1900 Paris Games, securing silver in the 200m sprint and 200m hurdles. An Anglo-Indian born in Calcutta, he was the first athlete from an Asian nation to win an Olympic medal, marking the beginning of India's Olympic history.
Other Options:
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Milkha Singh: He was one of India’s greatest athletes, known as the “Flying Sikh” for his exceptional speed in track events.
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K.D. Jadhav: He won India's first individual medal post-independence, a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Games.
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Dhyan Chand: He is also known as the 'Wizard of Hockey' who led India to three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936).