Previous Year Question
What is Dhing Express?
A.
Train between Dhing and Kolkata
B.
Nickname of Hima Das
C.
Express way between Palwal and Kundli
D.
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Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Indian sprinter Hima Das is popularly known as the “Dhing Express.” She belongs to the Dhing area of Nagaon district in Assam, from which the nickname is derived.
Hima Das achieved a historic feat by winning the Gold Medal in the women’s 400 metre race at the 2018 World U20 Championships.
She achieved this feat at Tampere, Finland. This success established her as one of India’s prominent track athletes.
At the 2018 Asian Games, she also won a Silver Medal in the women’s 400 metre event.