Who was India's first female Merchant Navy Captain?
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Correct answer: A
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Correct Answer: Option 1 (Radhika Menon)
Explanation:
Captain Radhika Menon is the first female captain in the Indian Merchant Navy. She had the distinction of being the first woman to command the tanker 'Sampoorna Swaraj' in 2012. Furthermore, she is the first woman in the world to receive the International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, awarded by the IMO, for exceptional bravery at sea.
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Sheetal Devi: She is a world-renowned Indian para-archer who won a gold medal at the Asian Para Games.
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