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Who was the first Indian woman who crossed English Channel?


A

Bhakti Sharma

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B

Arati Saha

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Shikha Tandon

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Bula Chaudhury

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Solution

The correct option is B

Arati Saha


Arati Saha was born in Calcutta, West Bengal. At the early age of four, she was initiated in swimming. Her talent was spotted by Sachin Nag. She was inspired by Mihir Sen, an Indian swimmer to cross the English Channel. She became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in the year 1959.

Hence, the correct option is (b)


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