arrow
arrow
arrow
Who became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?
Question

Who became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?

A.

Johnny Weissmuller

B.

Arjun Singh

C.

Mihir Sen

D.

Sachin Nag

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Sachin Nag.
Sachin Nag won gold in 100m freestyle at the 1951 Asian Games.
• The Games were held in New Delhi.
• He became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist.
Information Booster:
• 1951 Asian Games were the first Asian Games.
• Sachin Nag also won a silver medal in swimming.
• He later served as a coach and sports administrator.
• Swimming was among the earliest medal sports for India.
Additional Knowledge:
Mihir Sen was famous for long-distance swims, not Asian Games gold.
• Johnny Weissmuller was an American swimmer.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC CGL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow