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Who was the first Indian to travel in space?

A. Rakesh Sharma

B. Kalpana Chawla

C. Sunita Williams

D. Ravish Malhotra


1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : A

The correct answer is Rakesh Sharma.

  • Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel in space.

  • Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went into space in the year 1984.
  • He flew aboard Soyuz T-11 with the Soviet Interkosmos program. 

  • Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman to travel in space.
  • Ravish Malhotra served as a backup for Rakesh Sharma on the Soyuz T-11.
  • Sunita Williams went to space in the year 2006.
  • Yuri Gagarin was the first person to go into space.
  • Neil Armstrong was the first person to land on the Moon.

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