Multiple choice

Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?

  1. Anita Sood

  2. P. T. Usha

  3. Bachendri Pal

  4. Aarti Saha

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aarti Saha became the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel in 1959, completing the journey from England to France in 16 hours and 20 minutes. She was awarded the Padma Shri for this achievement.