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India’s first female Olympic medallist won her medal in which sport and at which Olympic Games?

1. Boxing – London 2012
2. Badminton – London 2012
3. Weightlifting – Sydney 2000
4. Athletics – Los Angeles 1984

Correct answer: Weightlifting – Sydney 2000

Solution

Karnam Malleswari became India’s first female Olympic medallist by winning a bronze medal in weightlifting at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Hence the correct option is Weightlifting – Sydney 2000.

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