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Who was the first Indian woman to go to space?

1. Kalpana Chawla
2. Sunita Williams
3. Ritu Karidhal
4. Tessy Thomas

Correct answer: Kalpana Chawla

Solution

Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-born woman to go to space. She flew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.

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