Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is (d) 1984
Explanation:
- Captain Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space on April 3, 1984, as part of the Soviet Soyuz T-11 mission under the Interkosmos programme. He spent 7 days, 21 hours in space, conducting scientific experiments aboard Salyut 7 space station.
Information Booster:
- First Indian in Space → Flew aboard Soyuz T-11.
- Mission Duration → 7 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes.
- Famous Quote → When asked how India looked from space, he replied, "Saare Jahan Se Achha."
- Space Station → Worked on Salyut 7 for experiments.
- Collaboration with USSR → Part of the Interkosmos programme.
- Honors Received → Awarded Ashoka Chakra for his achievement.
- India’s Space Legacy → Inspired ISRO’s future space missions.
