Sushmita Sen became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title in 1994.
Her victory was historic as it marked India’s entry into the global beauty pageant spotlight, inspiring future participants and winners.
Option (A), Reita Faria, was the first Indian to win Miss World in 1966, but not Miss Universe.
Option (C), Lara Dutta, won Miss Universe in 2000, but she was not the first.
Option (D), Aishwarya Rai, won Miss World in 1994, the same year Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe, but in a different pageant.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Sushmita Sen.