Correct option is D
The Correct Answer Is: (D) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
Explanation:
The correct matching of sports and sportspersons based on their achievements in 2022 is:
- Lakshya Sen (ii - Badminton) → Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player who won the Commonwealth Games 2022 men's singles gold medal.
- Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (iv - Chess) → A young chess prodigy from India, he made headlines by defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen multiple times in 2022.
- Nikhat Zareen (i - Boxing) → Nikhat Zareen won the Women's World Boxing Championship 2022 gold medal in the 52kg category.
- Rudrankksh Patil (iii - Shooting) → Rudrankksh Patil won gold in the 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Championship 2022.
Information Booster:
- Lakshya Sen: He was part of India's Thomas Cup-winning team (2022) and reached the All England Open final.
- R. Praggnanandhaa: He became a sensation by defeating Magnus Carlsen in multiple online chess tournaments.
- Nikhat Zareen: She became the fifth Indian woman to win a World Championship gold in boxing.
- Rudrankksh Patil: He secured India’s Olympic quota for the Paris 2024 Games in shooting.