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. Sarla Thakral

B. Usha Sundaram

C. Sarojini Naidu

D. Kamala Nehru

Answer: Option A

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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