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Who is the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?A. Rashmi SharmaB. Rupali RapaleC. Aarti SahaD. Shikha Tandon1. D2. B3. C4. A

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : C

The correct answer is C.

  • Arati Saha was the first Indian female swimmer to cross the English Channel.

  • Aarti Saha was a famous female swimmer of India.
  • She was the first female swimmer from India and Asia to swim across the English Channel.
  • Aarti Saha did this on 29 September 1959 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1960.
  • Aarti Saha was the first Indian woman player to receive 'Padmashree'. They are called "Hindustani Jalpari".

  • Shikha Tandon:
    • Shikha Tandon is one of the swimming champions of Bengaluru.
    • She has won 146 medals at the national level and 36 medals in international competitions. Which includes five gold medals.


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