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First in India (Men)

Famous People · भारत में प्रथम (पुरुष)

📋Quick Overview

This chapter covers first in india (men) important for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These personalities and their achievements are frequently asked in general knowledge sections.

First President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad — 1950–1962 (served 2 terms)

First PM: Jawaharlal Nehru — 1947–1964 (longest serving)

📖First in India (Men)

NameWork/FieldSignificance
First PresidentDr. Rajendra Prasad1950–1962 (served 2 terms)
First PMJawaharlal Nehru1947–1964 (longest serving)
First Indian Nobel LaureateRabindranath TagoreLiterature, 1913
First Indian in SpaceRakesh SharmaSoyuz T-11, 1984 — "Saare Jahan Se Achha"
First Field MarshalSam ManekshawLed 1971 Bangladesh war victory
First Chief JusticeH.J. Kania1950–1951
First Indian ICS OfficerSatyendranath TagoreBrother of Rabindranath Tagore
First Governor General (Free India)Lord MountbattenLast Viceroy, first GG of free India
First Indian GGC. Rajagopalachari1948–1950, last GG of India

📝Key Points

  • First President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, 1950–1962 (served 2 terms)
  • First PM: Jawaharlal Nehru, 1947–1964 (longest serving)
  • First Indian Nobel Laureate: Rabindranath Tagore, Literature, 1913
  • First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma, Soyuz T-11, 1984 — "Saare Jahan Se Achha"
  • First Field Marshal: Sam Manekshaw, Led 1971 Bangladesh war victory
  • First Chief Justice: H.J. Kania, 1950–1951
  • First Indian ICS Officer: Satyendranath Tagore, Brother of Rabindranath Tagore

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