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

Who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel?
A. Arati Saha
B. Bula Chowdhury
C. Mihir Sen
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mihir Sen became the first Indian (and first Asian) to swim across the English Channel in 1958.

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