Indian athletics: Milkha Singh's first National 400 m title. In which calendar year did Milkha Singh capture his first National title in the 400 metres? Choose the correct year.

Topic: Indian track-and-field milestones

Given data

• We need the year of Milkha Singh's first national 400 m title.

Concept/Approach
Milkha Singh's breakout period precedes his 1958 Asian and Commonwealth Games triumphs; the first National 400 m title is noted as 1957 in standard sports GK references.

Reasoning
Peak international golds in 1958 → first national title likely just before → 1957.

Common pitfalls

• Choosing 1958 due to the glare of international success that year.

Final Answer
1957