Who, among the following is the world's first woman cosmonaut?
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Junko
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Valentina Tereshkova
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Sally Ride
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Bachendri Pal
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Correct answer
Explanation
Valentina Tereshkova (Soviet Union) became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6. She was a textile factory worker selected for cosmonaut training. Sally Ride (1983) was the first American woman in space, Junko Tabei (not Junko alone) was the first woman to climb Everest, and Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Everest.