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Question : Who among the following is the first Indian to swim across English Channel ?

Option 1: Aarti-Saha

Option 2: Mihir Sen

Option 3: P. K. Bannerji

Option 4: Vikram Merchant


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Correct Answer: Mihir Sen


Solution : The correct answer is Mihir Sen 

Mihir Sen (16 November 1930 – 11 June 1997)best known for being the first Indian to conquer the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 1958 , and did so in the fourth fastest time (14 hrs & 45 mins) ,was a famous long distance swimmer and lawyer. 

He is the only man to swim oceans of five continents in 1958. He was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhusan.

Final answer is Mihir Sen 

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