Who among the following is the first Indian woman to receive the Ashoka Chakra?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Neerja Bhanot.
- Posthumously, Neerja was awarded three awards for her courage and bravery from India, Pakistan and the USA.
- The Ashoka Chakra Award for gallantry was awarded to her in India, where she became the youngest person as well as the first female ever to receive it.
- In 2004, the Indian Postal Service produced a postage stamp in her honor.