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Who among the following was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

1. Sania Mirza
2. P.T. Usha
3. Karnam Malleswari
4. Mary Kom

Correct answer: Karnam Malleswari

Solution

Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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