Article Detail First Indian to go into space ? Answer: Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh Sharma Similar Questions : 1. Name of first speaker of Lok Sabha ? Answer: G.V. Mavlankar from 1952-1957 2. Name of the first Indian woman ruler ? Answer: Razia Sultan on Delhi's throne 3. Name of the First Indian Prime Minister who resigned from Office ? Answer: Moraji Desai 4. Name of the first person to get Paramvir Chakra Answer: Major Somnath Sharma 5. Name of the first Chinese pilgrim to visit India ? Answer: Fa-hien 6. Name of first Indian who won Billiards Trophy ? Answer: Wilson Jones 7. Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup Read more from - First in India