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Firsts in Appointments & Positions

Introduction

The pattern "Firsts in Appointments & Positions" is crucial for competitive exams like SSC CGL, IBPS PO, RRB NTPC, and State PSCs. It tests candidates' knowledge of landmark first appointments in Indian governance, judiciary, international organizations, and other key positions. Questions often focus on who was the first to hold a significant office, which helps in understanding historical and institutional developments in India and globally.

Pattern: Firsts in Appointments & Positions

Pattern

This pattern tests knowledge of pioneering appointments and first holders of important offices in India and internationally.

Key Concept:

Identify the first person to hold a significant position or appointment in government, judiciary, international bodies, or other institutions.

Important Points:

  • First President of India = Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1950)
  • First Prime Minister of India = Jawaharlal Nehru (1947)
  • First Chief Justice of India = Harilal Jekisundas Kania (1950)
  • First Woman Governor of an Indian State = Sarojini Naidu (Uttar Pradesh, 1947)
  • First RBI Governor = Sir Osborne Smith (Note: First Indian RBI Governor was C.D. Deshmukh, 1943)
  • First Indian woman to become a Supreme Court Judge = Justice Fathima Beevi (1989)
  • First Indian to become UN Secretary-General = None till date

Related Topics:

  • Indian Judiciary Firsts
  • First Women in Indian Politics
  • First Indians in International Organizations

Step-by-Step Example

Question

Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of India after the Constitution came into effect in January 1950?

Options:

  • A. Harilal Jekisundas Kania
  • B. M. Patanjali Sastri
  • C. Mehr Chand Mahajan
  • D. Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand the timeline

    The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, establishing the Supreme Court of India.

  2. Step 2: Identify the first Chief Justice

    Harilal Jekisundas Kania was appointed as the first Chief Justice of India on 26 January 1950.

  3. Step 3: Verify other options

    M. Patanjali Sastri, Mehr Chand Mahajan, and Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha served as Chief Justices later.

  4. Final Answer:

    Harilal Jekisundas Kania → Option A

  5. Quick Check:

    First Chief Justice of India = Harilal Jekisundas Kania ✅

Quick Variations

This pattern can appear as:

  • 1. First woman to hold a particular political or judicial office in India.
  • 2. First Indian to hold a key position in international organizations like the UN or IMF.
  • 3. First Governor or Chief Minister of a newly formed state or union territory.

Trick to Always Use

  • Remember key firsts by associating them with the year of independence or Constitution adoption (1947, 1950).
  • Use mnemonic: "RJN" for first President (Rajendra Prasad), first PM (Jawaharlal Nehru), first Chief Justice (Kania).

Summary

Summary

  • First appointments mark important milestones in Indian governance and judiciary.
  • Many firsts coincide with 1947 (Independence) and 1950 (Constitution).
  • Knowing first women appointees is crucial for gender-related questions.

Remember:
“Firsts often align with India’s key historical dates: 1947 and 1950.”

Practice

(1/5)
1. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
easy
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri

Solution

  1. Step 1: Recall Independence timeline

    India became independent on 15 August 1947.

  2. Step 2: Identify the appointee

    Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as the first Prime Minister on the same day.

  3. Final Answer:

    Jawaharlal Nehru → Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    First Prime Minister of India = Jawaharlal Nehru ✅
Hint: 1947 Independence = Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny'.
Common Mistakes: Confusing with first President (Rajendra Prasad) or first Home Minister (Patel).
2. Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?
easy
A. Sucheta Kripalani
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Nandini Satpathy
D. Mamata Banerjee

Solution

  1. Step 1: Focus on state executive firsts

    The first woman CM was appointed in Uttar Pradesh.

  2. Step 2: Recall the name

    Sucheta Kripalani became CM of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.

  3. Final Answer:

    Sucheta Kripalani → Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    First woman Chief Minister = Sucheta Kripalani ✅
Hint: 1963 UP CM = Sucheta (first after independence).
Common Mistakes: Confusing with Indira Gandhi (first woman PM).
3. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
easy
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
C. Sucheta Kripalani
D. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

Solution

  1. Step 1: Timeline of governors post-1947

    First appointments followed independence.

  2. Step 2: Identify the first woman

    Sarojini Naidu was appointed Governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947.

  3. Final Answer:

    Sarojini Naidu → Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    First woman Governor = Sarojini Naidu ✅
Hint: Nightingale of India (Sarojini) = First Governor 1947.
Common Mistakes: Confusing with other freedom fighters like Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.
4. Who was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
medium
A. C. D. Deshmukh
B. Sir Osborne Smith
C. Benegal Rama Rau
D. B. N. Adarkar

Solution

  1. Step 1: RBI establishment

    RBI was founded in 1935; first Indian took over in 1943.

  2. Step 2: Recall the first Indian

    C. D. Deshmukh served as the first Indian RBI Governor from 1943 to 1949.

  3. Step 3: Distractors

    Sir Osborne Smith was the first overall (non-Indian); others served later.

  4. Final Answer:

    C. D. Deshmukh → Option A

  5. Quick Check:

    First Indian RBI Governor = C. D. Deshmukh ✅
Hint: 1943 RBI Indian shift = Deshmukh.
Common Mistakes: Confusing with first RBI Governor (Osborne Smith).
5. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
medium
A. G. V. Mavalankar
B. M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
C. Hukam Singh
D. Sardar Hukam Singh

Solution

  1. Step 1: Lok Sabha formation

    First Lok Sabha elections held in 1952.

  2. Step 2: First Speaker

    G. V. Mavalankar was elected as the first Speaker in 1952.

  3. Step 3: Others later

    M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was second; Hukam Singh third.

  4. Final Answer:

    G. V. Mavalankar → Option A

  5. Quick Check:

    First Lok Sabha Speaker = G. V. Mavalankar ✅
Hint: 1952 first Lok Sabha = Mavalankar (Father of the House).
Common Mistakes: Confusing with subsequent Speakers.

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