Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Shubhanshu Shukla?

1. He is the first Indian to visit the International Space Station
2. He is a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force
3. He is a native of Madhya Pradesh
4. He is the second Indian ever to travel to space

• A. All
• B. iii, iv
• C. i only
• D. i, ii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, ii, iv

• (i) He is the first Indian to visit the International Space Station: Shubhanshu Shukla is identified as the first Indian to set foot on the ISS.

• (ii) He is a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force: He is a Group Captain and a test pilot with the Indian Air Force.

• (iv) He is the second Indian ever to travel to space: He is the second Indian to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma's mission in 1984.

• Statement (iii) is incorrect. Shubhanshu Shukla was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.