How many silver medals did India win in London Olympics, 2012 ?

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WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary Exam 2012 Official Paper (Held On 19th May 2013 Shift 1)

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The Correct Answer is : 2

Key Points

Total Medals: India won a total of 6 medals in the London 2012 Olympics. This was the highest ever tally for India in a single edition of the Olympic Games till that time.
Silver Medals: Sushil Kumar (Wrestling, Men's freestyle 66 kg) and Vijay Kumar (Shooting, Men's 25m rapid fire pistol) were the silver medal winners from India.
Gold Medals: India did not win any gold medals in the 2012 London Olympics.
Bronze Medals: Four bronze medals were won by India in this edition. These were won by Yogeshwar Dutt (Wrestling), Mary Kom (Boxing), Saina Nehwal (Badminton), and Gagan Narang (Shooting).
Overall Performance: Despite not winning a gold, this was considered a successful outing for Indian athletes, as they managed to improve on the total count of medals won compared to previous Olympics.
Historical Significance: The 2012 London Olympics were significant for India as it was the first time that Indian women won individual medals, thanks to Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom.
Future Impact: The success of India in the London 2012 Olympics inspired many young athletes and helped to promote the culture of sports in India.