How is Steve Fossett known as?
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UPSC Civil Services preparation
- Aas a crocodile hunter
- BFor completing the longest nonstop flight around the globeCorrect
- CFor swimming across Atlantic Ocean
- DFor climbing to Mt. Everest without any co-climber
Explanation
Steve Fossett was a world famous American businessman and adventurer who set numerous world records. He is best known for completing the first solo, nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in 2005. Flying the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, he covered more than 23000 miles in approximately 67 hours. He also set records for solo balloon flights and sailing. Option B is the correct answer because it accurately identifies his major achievement in aviation history.
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