Who was the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft and obtained her pilot's license in 1936? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft and obtained her pilot's license in 1936?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Kamala Nehru
C. Sarla Thakral
D. Usha Sundaram
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sarla Thakral (also spelled Sarala Thakral) became the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft, earning her pilot license in 1936.
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