First in India MCQs
Practice First in India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the first President, Prime Minister, Governor-General, Chief Justice, women achievers, astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, military officers, sports personalities and other notable firsts in Indian history frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #141
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Who was the first Indian to be the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sir C. D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, serving from 1943 to 1949.
Sir C. D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, serving from 1943 to 1949.
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Question #142
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief Minister of a state?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (then United Provinces) in 1937.
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (then United Provinces) in 1937.
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Question #143
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Who was the first Indian to be the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
G. V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1957.
G. V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1957.
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Question #144
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1950 to 1958.
Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1950 to 1958.
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Question #145
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief Justice of a High Court?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in 1936.
Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in 1936.
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Question #146
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Who was the first Indian to be the Vice President of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India, serving from 1952 to 1962.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India, serving from 1952 to 1962.
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Question #147
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Who was the first Indian to be the Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1950.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1950.
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Question #148
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Who was the first Indian to be the Governor of a state?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor of West Bengal in 1947.
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor of West Bengal in 1947.
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Question #149
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Who was the first Indian to be the President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
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Question #150
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Who was the first Indian to be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was the first Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha in 1952.
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was the first Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha in 1952.
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Question #151
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in 1952.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in 1952.
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Question #152
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Who was the first Indian to be the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
M. A. Ayyangar was the first Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956.
M. A. Ayyangar was the first Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956.
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Question #153
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Who was the first Indian to be the Attorney General of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
M. C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India, serving from 1950 to 1963.
M. C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India, serving from 1950 to 1963.
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Question #154
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Who was the first Indian to be the Solicitor General of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
C. K. Daphtary was the first Solicitor General of India from 1950 to 1951.
C. K. Daphtary was the first Solicitor General of India from 1950 to 1951.
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Question #155
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief of Army Staff?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
General K. M. Cariappa was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff in 1949.
General K. M. Cariappa was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff in 1949.
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Question #156
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief of Naval Staff?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Vice Admiral R. D. Katari was the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff in 1958.
Vice Admiral R. D. Katari was the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff in 1958.
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Question #157
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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief of Air Staff?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee was the first Indian Chief of Air Staff in 1954.
Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee was the first Indian Chief of Air Staff in 1954.
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Question #158
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Who was the first Indian to be the Cabinet Secretary?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
N. R. Pillai was the first Indian Cabinet Secretary from 1950 to 1953.
N. R. Pillai was the first Indian Cabinet Secretary from 1950 to 1953.
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Question #159
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Who was the first Indian to be the Foreign Secretary?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
K. P. S. Menon was the first Indian Foreign Secretary in 1948.
K. P. S. Menon was the first Indian Foreign Secretary in 1948.
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Question #160
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Who was the first Indian to be the Home Secretary?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
S. S. Khera was the first Indian Home Secretary in 1950.
S. S. Khera was the first Indian Home Secretary in 1950.
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