Who among the following has won the gold medal in 65 kg category in Asian Wrestling Championship?

Appeared in: UPPSC 2017

Explanation

Bajrang Punia is a prominent Indian freestyle wrestler who competes in the 65 kg category.
He has won two gold medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships in the 65 kg category, specifically in 2017 and 2019.
His consistent performance and multiple medals in this specific event and weight class make him the correct answer.

Option B: Harpreet Singh is an Indian wrestler who specializes in the Greco-Roman style, typically in heavier weight categories (like 82 kg or 87 kg), not the 65 kg freestyle category.
Option C: Gurpreet Singh is also a Greco-Roman wrestler from India, competing in categories like 77 kg or 82 kg. He has not won a gold medal in the 65 kg freestyle category at the Asian Championships.
Option D: Anil Kumar is a common name, and while there have been Indian wrestlers with this name, none are as decorated or specifically known for winning the Asian Championship gold in the 65 kg category as Bajrang Punia.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: Achievements in Sports as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general awareness about Indian sports and prominent athletes, which is a common component of the general knowledge section in competitive exams.
Knowing the achievements of top athletes like Bajrang Punia helps in scoring in the GK section and also builds a sense of national pride and awareness.
What if the question asked about the 57 kg category? The answer would likely be Ravi Kumar Dahiya, another prominent Indian wrestler who won gold at the Asian Championships and a silver at the Tokyo Olympics in that category.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements in the question: the sport (Wrestling), the event (Asian Wrestling Championship), the achievement (gold medal), and the specific category (65 kg).
Scan the options provided. These are all names of Indian athletes.
Access your memory or knowledge base regarding prominent Indian wrestlers and their achievements.
Evaluate each option. Bajrang Punia is strongly associated with the 65 kg freestyle category and has numerous international medals.
The other names, while also wrestlers, are either in different styles (Greco-Roman) or not as famously associated with this specific achievement. This makes Bajrang Punia the most plausible answer.
Confirm the choice based on the strong association between the athlete and the specific details mentioned in the question.

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