Question: Legendary Indian body builder and India’s first Mr Universe, Manohar Aich passed away. When did he became India’s first Mr. Universe?
(a) Year 1950
(b) Year 1952
(c) Year 1955
(d) Year 1960
Ans:(b)
Related facts:
- On 5 June 2016 famous Indian body builder and India’s first Mr Universe, Manohar Aich died at his north Kolkata residence. He was 104.
- He was suffering from age related health problems.
- He was famously called “Pocket Hercules” he has won this title at the age of 36 in the year 1950.
- He was the first Indian to win the Mr Universe title in 1952.
- He had joined the Royal Indian Air Force in 1942 under British colonial rulers.
- In the year 2015, the West Bengal government had awarded him ‘Bangavibhusana Award’.
Reference:
http://ddinews.gov.in/Sports/Sports%20-%20Other%20Stories/Pages/ManoharAich.aspx
http://contest.bodybuilding.com/bio/98522/