Article Detail Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup Similar Questions : 1. Name of the first Indian woman ruler ? Answer: Razia Sultan on Delhi's throne 2. What is the name of first British to visit India ? Answer: Hawkins 3. Name of the First Indian Submarine ? Answer: I.N.S. Cauveri 4. Name of the first person to get Paramvir Chakra Answer: Major Somnath Sharma 5. Name of the first woman of India to won Miss Universe title ? Answer: Sushmita Sen 6. Name of the first woman musician of India to get Bharat Ratna ? Answer: M.S. Subbulakshmi 7. Name of the First Indian Prime Minister who resigned from Office ? Answer: Moraji Desai Read more from - First in India