Who is the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics?a)Karnam Malleswarib)P.T. Ushac)Dipa Karmakard)Geeta PhogatCorrect answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Who is the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics?

a)
Karnam Malleswari
b)
P.T. Usha
c)
Dipa Karmakar
d)
Geeta Phogat

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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