Which Indian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2000? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2000?
A. Koneru Humpy
B. Pentala Harikrishna
C. Viswanathan Anand
D. Dibyendu Barua
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Viswanathan Anand won the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2000 and later became undisputed World Champion in 2007.

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