Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

WHO WAS THE FIRST INDIAN PERSON TO FLY IN SPACE

  1. KALPANA CHAWALA

  2. RAKESH SHARMA

  3. SUNITA WILLIAMS

  4. NONE OF THIS
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel to space in 1984 aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11. Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams were of Indian origin but were American citizens when they flew in space. The question asks for the first 'Indian person', which refers to Indian citizenship, making Rakesh Sharma the correct answer.

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