In the London Olympics 2012, India won ___ medals.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is option (b) 6.

Explanation

India won a total of 6 medals in the London Olympics 2012. These medals included:

• 2 Silver (Sushil Kumar in wrestling, Vijayender Singh in boxing)

• 4 Bronze (Mary Kom in boxing, Yogeshwar Dutt in wrestling, Saina Nehwal in badminton, Gagan Narang in shooting).

This was one of India’s best performances in Olympic history at the time, showcasing progress in sports like wrestling, boxing, badminton, and shooting.

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• The 2012 London Olympics saw 83 athletes from India competing in 13 different sports.

• The best performance in terms of medal count was in wrestling, where India won 3 medals.

• India’s performance in badminton, boxing, and shooting showed the country’s growing strength in these sports.