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Role of Sports in Empowering Persons with Disabilities in India

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What is the primary objective of the Paralympic Games?

  1. To promote physical fitness among persons with disabilities.

  2. To provide a platform for persons with disabilities to showcase their athletic abilities.

  3. To raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.

  4. To foster social inclusion and break down stereotypes.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paralympic Games are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, held every four years. The games aim to provide a platform for persons with disabilities to showcase their athletic abilities and compete against each other in a variety of sports.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's high jump at the 2016 Paralympic Games?

  1. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Devendra Jhajharia

  4. Varun Singh Bhati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariyappan Thangavelu is an Indian Paralympic high jumper. He won the gold medal in the men's high jump at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a jump of 1.89 meters.

What is the name of the Indian sports organization that promotes sports for persons with disabilities?

  1. Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)

  2. Special Olympics Bharat

  3. National Association for the Blind (NAB)

  4. All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is the national sports organization that promotes sports for persons with disabilities in India. It is responsible for selecting and sending the Indian contingent to the Paralympic Games and other international sporting events for persons with disabilities.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's shot put at the 2020 Paralympic Games?

  1. Manpreet Kaur

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Ekta Bhyan

  4. Bhavani Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manpreet Kaur is an Indian Paralympic shot putter. She won the gold medal in the women's shot put at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a throw of 11.51 meters.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2012 Paralympic Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  3. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  4. Yogesh Kathuniya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, with a throw of 62.15 meters.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games?

  1. Deepa Malik

  2. Ekta Bhyan

  3. Bhavani Devi

  4. Manpreet Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Malik is an Indian Paralympic athlete. She won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a time of 17.18 seconds.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 2020 Paralympic Games?

  1. Yogesh Kathuniya

  2. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  3. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  4. Devendra Jhajharia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yogesh Kathuniya is an Indian Paralympic discus thrower. He won the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a throw of 44.38 meters.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's long jump at the 2012 Paralympic Games?

  1. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Ekta Bhyan

  4. Bhavani Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Girisha Nagarajegowda is an Indian Paralympic long jumper. He won the gold medal in the women's long jump at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, with a jump of 4.29 meters.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's 400-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games?

  1. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  2. Devendra Jhajharia

  3. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  4. Yogesh Kathuniya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundar Singh Gurjar is an Indian Paralympic sprinter. He won the gold medal in the men's 400-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a time of 48.26 seconds.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter dash at the 2020 Paralympic Games?

  1. Ekta Bhyan

  2. Bhavani Devi

  3. Manpreet Kaur

  4. Deepa Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ekta Bhyan is an Indian Paralympic sprinter. She won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter dash at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a time of 25.08 seconds.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's 1500-meter run at the 2012 Paralympic Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  3. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  4. Yogesh Kathuniya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He won the gold medal in the men's 1500-meter run at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, with a time of 3:43.13.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games?

  1. Deepa Malik

  2. Ekta Bhyan

  3. Bhavani Devi

  4. Manpreet Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepa Malik is an Indian Paralympic athlete. She won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter dash at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a time of 1:00.73.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's 800-meter run at the 2020 Paralympic Games?

  1. Yogesh Kathuniya

  2. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  3. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  4. Devendra Jhajharia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sundar Singh Gurjar is an Indian Paralympic sprinter. He won the gold medal in the men's 800-meter run at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a time of 1:50.71.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 1500-meter run at the 2012 Paralympic Games?

  1. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  2. Deepa Malik

  3. Ekta Bhyan

  4. Bhavani Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Girisha Nagarajegowda is an Indian Paralympic long jumper. He won the gold medal in the women's 1500-meter run at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, with a time of 4:02.48.

What is the name of the Indian sportsperson who won the gold medal in the men's 5000-meter run at the 2016 Paralympic Games?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia

  2. Girisha Nagarajegowda

  3. Sundar Singh Gurjar

  4. Yogesh Kathuniya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He won the gold medal in the men's 5000-meter run at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a time of 15:28.25.

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