Question

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

A. Rashmi Sharma

B. Rupali Rapale

C. Aarti Saha

D. Shikha Tandon

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A

Answer 1

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.