First in the World MCQs
Practice First in the World MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the first President, Prime Minister, astronaut, woman achievers, explorers, Nobel Prize winners, inventors, scientists, world records, historical milestones and other notable firsts in world history frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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Who was the first person to travel into space?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961.
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961.
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Question #2
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Who was the first woman to become a Prime Minister in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) became the world's first female Prime Minister in 1960.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) became the world's first female Prime Minister in 1960.
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Question #3
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Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in December 1911.
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in December 1911.
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Question #4
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Which was the first country to adopt a written constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the oldest written national constitution still in use.
The United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the oldest written national constitution still in use.
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Question #5
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Who was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different scientific fields?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Marie Curie is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields: Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
Marie Curie is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields: Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
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Question #6
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Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant all adult women the right to vote in 1893.
New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant all adult women the right to vote in 1893.
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Question #7
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Who is often considered the 'Father of History'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Herodotus, the Greek historian, is traditionally known as the 'Father of History' for his work 'The Histories'.
Herodotus, the Greek historian, is traditionally known as the 'Father of History' for his work 'The Histories'.
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Question #8
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Which civilization is credited with creating the first writing system, cuneiform?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia developed cuneiform, which is recognized as the earliest known writing system.
The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia developed cuneiform, which is recognized as the earliest known writing system.
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Question #9
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Who was the first European to reach India by sea?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, India, in 1498 by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, India, in 1498 by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.
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Question #10
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Which planet was the first to be discovered using a telescope?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Uranus was discovered by William Herschel in 1781, making it the first planet discovered using a telescope.
Uranus was discovered by William Herschel in 1781, making it the first planet discovered using a telescope.
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