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

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