Who was the first Indian to go into space? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to go into space?

A. Kalpana Chawla

B. Sunita Williams

C. Rakesh Sharma

D. Ravish Malhotra

Answer: Option C

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Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to travel to space aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

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