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Indian milestones in swimming: First Indian to cross the English Channel. Recognize the pioneer who first swam across the English Channel from India. Choose the correct swimmer.

Q: Indian milestones in swimming: First Indian to cross the English Channel. Recognize the pioneer who first swam across the English Channel from India. Choose the correct swimmer.

Given Name the first Indian to complete the English Channel crossing. Concept/Approach Mihir Sen achieved the feat in 1958; Arati Saha later became the first Indian woman (1959). Final Answer Mihir Sen.

Difficulty: Easy

Mihir Sen
Arati Saha
Bula Choudhury
Virdhawal Khade

Correct Answer: Mihir Sen

Explanation:

Given
Name the first Indian to complete the English Channel crossing.

Concept/Approach
Mihir Sen achieved the feat in 1958; Arati Saha later became the first Indian woman (1959).

Final Answer
Mihir Sen.

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