Q. Who was the first Indian woman to summit Mount Everest?
Answer: Bachendri Pal
Notes: Bachendri Pal reached the summit of Mount Everest on 23 May 1984, becoming the first Indian woman to do so. She was part of the Everest '84 expedition and the only woman from her team to reach the top. Her achievement is recorded in Indian mountaineering history and recognized by national records and authoritative sources.