Multiple choice The first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel was Sonika Kaliraman Arati Saha Bula Chowdhury Shikha Tandon Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Arati Saha became the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel in 1959 at the age of 19. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1960 for this historic achievement.