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The first airport in India was ?

AIndira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

BChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

CJuhu Aerodrome, Mumbai

DRajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Answer:

C. Juhu Aerodrome, Mumbai

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Juhu Aerodrome

  • The first airport in India was the Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai
  • It was established in 1928.
  • On 15 October 1932, JRD Tata landed at the Juhu Aerodrome, inaugurating India's first scheduled commercial mail service
  • Juhu also served as the city's primary airport during and up to World War II.
  • It served as a prominent airfield during the early days of aviation in the country, facilitating domestic and international flights. Over the years, the Juhu Aerodrome has played a significant role in the development of aviation infrastructure in India and continues to be an important landmark in the history of Indian aviation.

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