Who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic Gold Medals ?

Devendra Jhajharia
Deepa Malik
Mariyappan Thangavelu
Varun Singh Bhati E. None of the above/More than one of above

The correct answer is: A. Devendra Jhajharia.

Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, and the only Indian to win four Paralympic medals. He won his first gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, and his second gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing.

Jhajharia was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on December 10, 1981. He lost his left arm in an accident when he was eight years old. He started playing javelin throw at the age of 12, and made his international debut at the 2002 Asian Championships in Busan, South Korea.

Jhajharia is a recipient of the Arjuna Award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, and the Padma Shri. He is also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.

Here is a brief description of each option:

  • A. Devendra Jhajharia: Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, and the only Indian to win four Paralympic medals. He won his first gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, and his second gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing.
  • B. Deepa Malik: Deepa Malik is an Indian Paralympic powerlifter. She is the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal, and the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics. She won her gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.
  • C. Mariyappan Thangavelu: Mariyappan Thangavelu is an Indian Paralympic high jumper. He is the first Indian to win a gold medal in high jump at the Paralympics. He won his gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
  • D. Varun Singh Bhati: Varun Singh Bhati is an Indian Paralympic high jumper. He is the first Indian to win a silver medal in high jump at the Paralympics. He won his silver medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.
  • E. None of the above/More than one of above: None of the above options are correct. The correct answer is A. Devendra Jhajharia.