2016 · Q80
Who among the following is the first Indian sportsperson to reach the finals in the World Badminton Championship (Women) in 2015?
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- AJwala Gutta
- BSaina Nehwal
- CP.V. Sindhu
- DMadhumita Bisht
Explanation
At the 2015 BWF World Championships in Jakarta, Saina Nehwal reached the women's singles final, where she lost to Carolina Marin and took silver. She was the first Indian sportsperson ever to reach the final of the World Badminton Championship (women). P.V. Sindhu's first final came later (2017), while Jwala Gutta and Madhumita Bisht never reached a singles world final. The answer is Saina Nehwal, option (B).