Article Detail First Indian to go into space ? Answer: Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh Sharma Similar Questions : 1. Name of first woman of India to won Miss World Title ? Answer: Reita Faria 2. Name of the first Chinese pilgrim to visit India ? Answer: Fa-hien 3. Who was first Indian Reserve Bank Governor Answer: C D Deshmukh 4. Name of first Indian to get Bharat Ratna Award ? Answer: Dr. S Radhakrishnan 5. First President of India ? Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad 6. India's first woman president ? Answer: Smt. Pratibha Patil 7. Name of first woman of India to get Jnanpith Award ? Answer: Ashapurna Devi Read more from - First in India