Q61. Who was the first Indian to win the World Billiards Trophy?
a) Wilson Jones
b) Michael Ferreira
c) Geet Sethi
d) Pankaj Advani
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Correct Answer: a) Wilson Jones
Explanation: Wilson Jones was the first Indian to win the World Billiards Trophy in 1958. He was a pioneer in Indian billiards and played a significant role in popularizing the sport in the country.
Q62. Who was the first Indian space tourist?
a) Santhosh George Kulangara
b) Rakesh Sharma
c) Kalpana Chawla
d) Sunita Williams
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Correct Answer: a) Santhosh George Kulangara
Explanation: Santhosh George Kulangara is the first Indian space tourist. He is a travel enthusiast, entrepreneur, and the founder of Safari TV, a travel and exploration-themed television channel in India. He has booked a ticket on Virgin Galactic’s commercial spaceflight program.
Q63. Who was the first Chief Justice of India born in independent India?
a) Justice Sarosh Homi Kapadia
b) Justice H.J. Kania
c) Justice M. Patanjali Sastri
d) Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
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Correct Answer: a) Justice Sarosh Homi Kapadia
Explanation: Justice Sarosh Homi Kapadia, born on September 29, 1947, was the first Chief Justice of India born in independent India. He served as the Chief Justice from May 12, 2010, to September 28, 2012.
Q64. Who was the first Indian to win a Golden Globe Award?
a) A.R. Rahman
b) Irrfan Khan
c) Priyanka Chopra
d) Anil Kapoor
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Correct Answer: a) A.R. Rahman
Explanation: A.R. Rahman was the first Indian to win a Golden Globe Award in 2009 for his original score in the movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” He is a renowned music composer, singer, and record producer, known for his contributions to Indian and international music.
Q65. Who was the first Russian Prime Minister to visit India?
a) Nikolai A. Bulganin
b) Alexei Kosygin
c) Mikhail Gorbachev
d) Vladimir Putin
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Correct Answer: a) Nikolai A. Bulganin
Explanation: Nikolai A. Bulganin was the first Russian Prime Minister to visit India. He visited the country in 1955 during his term as the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Q66. Who was the first individual Gold Medalist at the Olympics for India?
a) Abhinav Bindra
b) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
c) Vijender Singh
d) Sushil Kumar
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Correct Answer: a) Abhinav Bindra
Explanation: Abhinav Bindra was the first individual Gold Medalist at the Olympics for India. He won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Q67. Who was the first Indian member of the British Parliament?
a) Dadabhai Naoroji
b) M.K. Gandhi
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: a) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian member of the British Parliament. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1892 as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the Finsbury Central constituency. He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Q68. Who was the first Indian to win a medal at the World Badminton Championship?
a) Prakash Padukone
b) Pullela Gopichand
c) Saina Nehwal
d) P.V. Sindhu
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Correct Answer: a) Prakash Padukone
Explanation: Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win a medal at the World Badminton Championship. He won the bronze medal in the men’s singles event at the 1983 World Championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Padukone is a legendary badminton player and has significantly contributed to the growth of the sport in India.