Who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel?

A. Mihir Sen

B. None of these

C. Arati Saha

D. Bula Chowdhury

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mihir Sen became the first Indian (and first Asian) to swim across the English Channel in 1958.

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