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Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian – American? (3)

Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana. However, she is called an Indian-American because she acquired U. S. citizenship after she went there to pursue her master’s degree and consequently became a naturalized citizen of the U. S.


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