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View all1Who was the first woman to become President of a Muslim country?2Who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest?3Who was the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Prize?4Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from Asia?5Which was the first country to recognize Bangladesh in 1971?6Which was the first university established in the world?
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Correct Answer: B: Valentina Tereshkova
Explanation: Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on 16 June 1963 aboard the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6. Her historic mission lasted nearly three days, during which she orbited Earth 48 times. Tereshkova’s achievement represented a major milestone for women in science and space exploration. Questions related to scientific history and female achievements are highly important in general knowledge and competitive examinations.