Question

In which year did Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian go to space?

• A. 1969
• B. 1973
• C. 1984
• D. 1997

Hint:

Rakesh Sharma went to space in 1984 aboard Soyuz T-11, making him the first Indian astronaut. Remember the iconic phrase "Sare Jahan Se Achha".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Who is Rakesh Sharma?
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space. He was a wing commander in the Indian Air Force. Step 2: Year of mission.
He flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 on April 2, 1984. Step 3: Historic moment.
During a televised conference from space, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Sharma how India looked from space. He famously responded, "Sare Jahan Se Achha".