Who was the first woman in India to get Ashok Chakra?

Q. Who was the first woman in India to get Ashok Chakra?
Answer: Nirja Bhanot
Notes: Nirja Bhanot was the first woman in India to get Ashok Chakra and also the youngest person to receive the award.

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