SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

Who won India's first Paralympic medals in the women's 200m 112 and men's javelin throw F41 events at Paris 2024?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Simran (bronze, 200m T12) and Navdeep Singh (gold, javelin F41).

At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Simran Sharma won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 event, clocking a personal best of 24.75 seconds. In the men's javelin throw F41 category, Navdeep Singh secured the gold medal (upgraded from silver) with a remarkable throw of 47.32 meters. These victories marked historic firsts for India in these specific athletic categories at the Paralympic Games.