Indian Firsts — Set 4

Correct Answer: C. Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in the 50 kg freestyle category in 2018. This made her the first Indian female wrestler to win gold at the Asian Games. She belongs to the famous Phogat family of wrestlers.

Correct Answer: D. None

As of now, no Indian has won an individual medal at the Winter Olympic Games. Shiva Keshavan has represented India in six consecutive Winter Olympics in the luge event. Efforts are ongoing to improve winter sports infrastructure in India.

Correct Answer: B. Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble took 10 for 74 against Pakistan in Delhi in 1999. He was only the second bowler in history to achieve this feat after Jim Laker. This is considered one of the greatest bowling performances in cricket history.

Correct Answer: C. Alka Tomar

Alka Tomar won a bronze medal in the 59 kg category in 2006. She was the first Indian woman to secure a podium finish at the world championships. She paved the way for future success in women's wrestling.

Correct Answer: C. Prakash Padukone

Prakash Padukone won a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships in Copenhagen. He was the first Indian to win a medal at this elite level of badminton. He is widely considered the pioneer of the sport in India.

Correct Answer: D. Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza won the Wimbledon doubles title with Martina Hingis in 2015. She was the first Indian woman to reach the number one ranking in doubles. She has won a total of six Grand Slam titles in her career.

Correct Answer: C. Ramesh Krishnan

Ramesh Krishnan won the Junior French Open boys' singles title in 1979. He also won the Junior Wimbledon title in the same year. He reached the quarter-finals of three different Grand Slam tournaments in his career.

Correct Answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar scored 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010. This was the first time any player had reached this milestone in men's ODIs. He is the leading run-scorer in international cricket history.

Correct Answer: D. Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar qualified for and competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She finished fourth in the vault final, narrowly missing a bronze medal. She is one of the few gymnasts to successfully perform the Produnova vault.

Correct Answer: D. Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi

Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi was the first Indian female to earn the title of Woman Grandmaster. Koneru Humpy later became the first Indian female to earn the full Grandmaster title. India has since become a global powerhouse in chess.