Who was the first person to travel into space? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first person to travel into space?

A. Neil Armstrong

B. Yuri Gagarin

C. John Glenn

D. Alan Shepard

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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