UPSC Prelims 2002 Q38: Current Affairs – Other Sports & Personalities
Who among the following set a new national record in the women's Pole vault event in the
7th edition of Senior Federation Cup held in Karnataka in the year 2001?
- (a) G G Pramila
- (b) Jyothna Deka
- (c) Karamjeet Kaur
- (d) Manisha Dey
Answer: (c) Karamjeet Kaur
Explanation
Women's pole vault national record, 7th Senior Federation Cup 2001
| Athlete | Event record |
|---|---|
| Karamjeet Kaur | Punjab; set the national record of 3.15 m at the Senior Federation Cup in Bangalore, 2001 |
| G. G. Pramila | Karnataka athlete known for the long jump and hurdles |
| Jyothna Deka | Assam athlete |
| Manisha Dey | Athlete from West Bengal |
At the 7th Senior Federation Cup held in Karnataka in 2001, Karamjeet Kaur cleared 3.15 m and set a new national record in the women's pole vault.
Answer: (c) Karamjeet Kaur.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. G. G. Pramila did not set the pole vault record.
- (b) Incorrect. Jyothna Deka did not set the pole vault record.
- (c) CORRECT. Karamjeet Kaur set the new national record.
- (d) Incorrect. Manisha Dey did not set the pole vault record.
Key point
The Federation Cup is India's senior athletics meet; 2001 edition in Bangalore saw several national records.
Remember
2001 Federation Cup: Karamjeet Kaur, women's pole vault record.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a local Karnataka athlete because the meet was held there.
- Mixing pole vault with other field events.
- Guessing from the most familiar name.
Exam tip
Recall: Karamjeet Kaur, pole vault, 3.15 m.
Sources
- Athletics Federation of India — Federation Cup 2001 results
- Athletics Federation of India — National records (women): pole vault