With reference to Mirabai Chanu, consider the following statements:

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Question

With reference to Mirabai Chanu, consider the following statements:

I. She won a silver medal in the IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championship 2025.

II. She won a gold medal in the IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championship 2017.

III. She won a silver medal in the IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championship 2022.

IV. She won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A. Only I, II and III are correct (Correct answer)
  2. B. Only II, III and IV are correct
  3. C. Only I, III and IV are correct
  4. D. All are correct

Correct Answer

Option A — Only I, II and III are correct

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only I, II and III are correct.

Key Points

  • Mirabai Chanu achievements: She won the IWF World Championship gold in 2017 (II ✓), silver in 2022 (III ✓), and a silver medal at the IWF World Championship 2025 (I ✓).
  • She did NOT win gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 — she finished 4th (IV ✗).
  • Statements I, II, and III are correct.