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How many Indian-Americans have now won the Miss America pageant?

2.

When did the pageant take place?

3.

What race did tweeters incorrectly say she was?

4.

Where was Nina born?

5.

How many U.S. states does the article say Nina lived in?

6.

What Indian newspaper was quoted?

7.

What customary things had just appeared?

8.

What did Nina brush aside?

9.

What does Nina consider herself to be?

10.

Why is Nina happy with the Miss America organization?


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