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Sports Media and Disability Representation in India

Description: This quiz focuses on the representation of disability in sports media in India. It covers various aspects, including the portrayal of athletes with disabilities in the media, the challenges they face, and the progress made in promoting inclusivity.
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Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most Paralympic medals?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He has won two gold medals, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar is an Indian Paralympic swimmer. He won a gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle event at the 1972 Paralympic Games in Heidelberg, Germany.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the Asian Games?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle event at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the World Championships?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the World Championships.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the Olympic Games?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle event at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Asian Para Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won nine gold medals and one silver medal at the Asian Para Games.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the World Para Athletics Championships?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle event at the 1970 World Para Athletics Championships in Stoke Mandeville, England.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Commonwealth Para Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Commonwealth Para Games.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the World Para Swimming Championships?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle event at the 1970 World Para Swimming Championships in Stoke Mandeville, England.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the World Para Badminton Championships?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the men's singles event at the 1970 World Para Badminton Championships in Stoke Mandeville, England.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Asian Para Powerlifting Championships?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Asian Para Powerlifting Championships.

What is the name of the first Indian sportsperson with a disability to win a medal at the World Para Archery Championships?

  1. Murlikant Petkar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Deepa Malik

  4. Mariyappan Thangavelu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murlikant Petkar won a bronze medal in the men's individual event at the 1970 World Para Archery Championships in Stoke Mandeville, England.

Which Indian sportsperson with a disability has won the most medals at the Asian Para Shooting Championships?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia has won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Asian Para Shooting Championships.

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