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:
- A. Only I, II and III are correct (Correct answer)
- B. Only II, III and IV are correct
- C. Only I, III and IV are correct
- 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.