Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole by air? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole by air?

A. Lincoln Ellsworth

B. Richard Byrd

C. Umberto Nobile

D. Roald Amundsen

Answer: Option B

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Richard Byrd claimed to have flown over the South Pole in 1929.

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