List of firsts in India

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This is a list of firsts in India.

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Architecture

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Nobel Prize

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Defence (in the Republic of India)

Economy

Exploration

Film, TV and entertainment

Governance

Science

Medical science

Women in general

Women in governance

States

First state to

Places

Sport [39]

Olympics

Chess

Football

Tennis

Cricket

Transport

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Literature and media

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