Who is the first sportsperson to received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from Andhra Pradesh

A. Pullela Gopichand

B. Karnam Malleswari

C. Saina Nehwal

D. Sania Mirza

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Karnam Malleswari on 1999 was the first sportsperson from Andhra Pradesh who received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award. She is an Indian weightlifter who holds the distinguished honour of being the first woman from India to win a medal at the Olympics.