SSC First in India Questions with Answers

"First in India" questions are asked in every SSC GK paper. This practice paper has 15 questions.

Practice Paper at a Glance

First in India: Concept in Simple Words

These questions ask who was the first person to hold an office or do an achievement. Learn them in groups: politics, women, sports, science and space.

Important Firsts

Tips and Shortcuts for SSC First in India

• Group the firsts by field.
• Rakesh Sharma flew in 1984.
• Bachendri Pal climbed Everest in 1984.
• Indira Gandhi became PM in 1966.

Set 1: Questions 1 to 8 (Q1–Q8)

Q1. Who was the first President of India?
Answer: Dr Rajendra Prasad
Solution: 1950.

Q2. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution: 1947.

Q3. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Answer: Indira Gandhi
Solution: 1966.

Q4. Who was the first woman President of India?
Answer: Pratibha Patil
Solution: 2007.

Q5. Who was the first Vice President of India?
Answer: S. Radhakrishnan
Solution: 1952.

Q6. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
Answer: Sarojini Naidu
Solution: Uttar Pradesh.

Q7. Who was the first Law Minister of India?
Answer: B. R. Ambedkar
Solution: 1947.

Q8. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Answer: G. V. Mavalankar
Solution: 1952.

Set 2: Questions 9 to 15 (Q9–Q15)

Q9. Who was the first Indian in space?
Answer: Rakesh Sharma
Solution: 1984.

Q10. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
Answer: Bachendri Pal
Solution: 1984.

Q11. Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India?
Answer: Sucheta Kripalani
Solution: Uttar Pradesh.

Q12. Who was the first Indian Grandmaster in chess?
Answer: Viswanathan Anand
Solution: 1988.

Q13. Which was India's first satellite?
Answer: Aryabhata
Solution: 1975.

Q14. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Answer: Abhinav Bindra
Solution: 2008, shooting.

Q15. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of India?
Answer: C. Rajagopalachari
Solution: 1948.

Common Mistakes in First in India

• Mixing up the first woman President and the first woman PM.
• Confusing Aryabhata with Bhaskara.
• Forgetting the year of space and Everest firsts.
• Mixing the first CM and first Governor.

How to Practise These 15 Questions

1. Read the concept and tips once.
2. Attempt Set 1 without looking at the answers.
3. Check the answers and read the solution for every wrong question.
4. Repeat the paper after three days to see the improvement.

Related Topics to Study Next

• Static GK Questions
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• General Knowledge Notes
• All SSC Practice Papers
• SSC Previous Year Papers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the first President of India?

Dr Rajendra Prasad.

Who was the first woman Prime Minister?

Indira Gandhi.

Who was the first Indian in space?

Rakesh Sharma.

Which was the first Indian satellite?

Aryabhata.

How many questions are there in this practice paper?

This paper has 15 questions in 2 sets, each with the answer and a short solution.

Is this practice paper useful for SSC CGL, CHSL and MTS?

Yes. The questions follow the level asked in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO exams, and are also useful for other government exams.

How much time should I take to solve this paper?

Try to finish the 15 questions in about 15 to 20 minutes, then check the answers and revise the mistakes.

How should I use this practice paper for best results?

First read the concept and tips, then attempt each set without looking at the answers, and note the questions you got wrong for revision.

Where can I find more practice papers like this?

You can find more topic-wise practice papers on the SSC Education practice paper page, and previous year papers on the PYQ page.

Are the notes for this topic available?

Yes. Read the General Knowledge notes on SSC Education for detailed theory before attempting the questions.