Who was the first Indian woman in space? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian woman in space?
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Kalpana Chawla
C. Sunita Williams
D. Bachendri Pal
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman in space, on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.

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Question #1
Who was the first Indian to achieve the 'Grandmaster' title in Chess?
A. Pravin Thipsay
B. Viswanathan Anand
C. Manuel Aaron
D. Dibyendu Barua

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Manuel Aaron became the first Indian International Master, but Viswanathan Anand was the first Indian Grandmaster in 1988.

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Question #2
Who was the first Indian to be the Sports Infrastructure Secretary?
A. B. P. Singh
B. S. S. Khera
C. K. R. K. Menon
D. V. K. Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
K. R. K. Menon was the first Indian Sports Infrastructure Secretary in 1947.

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Question #3
Who was the first Indian to be the Development Secretary?
A. B. P. Singh
B. S. S. Khera
C. V. K. Krishnamurthy
D. K. R. K. Menon

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
B. P. Singh was the first Indian Development Secretary in 1947.

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