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Superlatives (First / Largest / Longest)

SSC loves 'first', 'largest' and 'longest' facts about India and the world, plus the 'firsts' of India (first President, PM, woman PM/President).

India's "firsts"

FirstPerson
PresidentDr. Rajendra Prasad
Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehru
Woman Prime MinisterIndira Gandhi
Woman PresidentPratibha Patil

Largest / longest

  • India: largest state Rajasthan (area); most populous state Uttar Pradesh; longest river Ganga.
  • World: largest country Russia; longest river Nile; largest hot desert Sahara; largest ocean Pacific.

✅ Solved examples

1. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. Who was the first woman President of India?
Pratibha Patil.
3. Which is the largest country in the world by area?
Russia.
4. Which is the most populous state of India?
Uttar Pradesh.

✏️ Practice — try these, take hints as needed

1. First President of India?
Took office 1950.
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. First woman Prime Minister of India?
1966.
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Indira Gandhi
3. Largest desert (hot) in the world?
Africa.
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Sahara
4. Longest river in the world?
Africa.
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Nile
5. Largest Indian state by area?
North-west.
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Rajasthan

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