First in India (Men) — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. Acharya Vinoba Bhave

Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958 for community leadership. He is best known for starting the Bhoodan Movement (Land Gift Movement). He was a dedicated follower of Mahatma Gandhi's principles.

Correct Answer: A. Sukumar Sen

Sukumar Sen served as the first Chief Election Commissioner from 1950 to 1958. He successfully managed the first two general elections of independent India in 1951-52 and 1957. He also served as the first Chief Election Commissioner of Sudan.

Correct Answer: C. General K.M. Cariappa

General K.M. Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from Sir Roy Bucher in 1949. He is one of only two Indian Army officers to hold the five-star rank of Field Marshal. January 15 is celebrated as Army Day to mark this event.

Correct Answer: A. Saifuddin Kitchlew

Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew, a freedom fighter and leader of the Khilafat movement, received it in 1952. He was a prominent lawyer and politician known for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh protests. This international prize was awarded by the Soviet Union.

Correct Answer: D. H.J. Kania

Hiralal Jekisundas Kania served as the first Chief Justice of India from 1950 to 1951. He died in office while serving as the head of the Supreme Court. Before independence, he had served as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India.

Correct Answer: C. Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', was elected to the House of Commons in 1892. He represented the Liberal Party for the Finsbury Central constituency. He was also a founding member of the Indian National Congress.

Correct Answer: D. Mahesh Bhupathi

Mahesh Bhupathi won the French Open mixed doubles title in 1997 with Rika Hiraki. This victory made him the first Indian to win a major tennis tournament title. He later formed a highly successful doubles partnership with Leander Paes.

Correct Answer: C. J.R.D. Tata

J.R.D. Tata received the first pilot license issued in India in 1929. He later founded Tata Airlines, which eventually became Air India. He is widely regarded as the father of Indian civil aviation.

Correct Answer: D. G. Sankara Kurup

G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam poet, won the first Jnanpith Award in 1965. He received the award for his collection of poems titled 'Odakkuzhal' (The Bamboo Flute). The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honor.

Correct Answer: C. G.V. Mavlankar

Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar served as the Speaker from 1952 to 1956. He is often referred to as the 'Dadasaheb' of the Indian Parliament. He played a crucial role in establishing democratic parliamentary traditions in India.