First in India (Women)
Famous People · भारत में प्रथम (महिला)
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers first in india (women) important for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These personalities and their achievements are frequently asked in general knowledge sections.
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First Woman President: Pratibha Patil — 2007–2012, 12th President
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First Woman PM: Indira Gandhi — 1966–1977, 1980–1984
📖First in India (Women)
| Name | Work/Field | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| First Woman President | Pratibha Patil | 2007–2012, 12th President |
| First Woman PM | Indira Gandhi | 1966–1977, 1980–1984 |
| First Woman Governor | Sarojini Naidu | Governor of UP (1947) |
| First Woman IAS Officer | Anna Rajam Malhotra | 1951, Madras cadre |
| First Woman IPS Officer | Kiran Bedi | 1972, first woman in IPS |
| First Indian Woman in Space | Kalpana Chawla | STS-87 (1997) and STS-107 (2003, died) |
| First Woman Olympic Medalist | Karnam Malleswari | Bronze in weightlifting, Sydney 2000 |
| First Woman Chief Justice (HC) | Leila Seth | Himachal Pradesh HC (1991) |
| First Woman Lok Sabha Speaker | Meira Kumar | 2009–2014 |
📝Key Points
- •First Woman President: Pratibha Patil, 2007–2012, 12th President
- •First Woman PM: Indira Gandhi, 1966–1977, 1980–1984
- •First Woman Governor: Sarojini Naidu, Governor of UP (1947)
- •First Woman IAS Officer: Anna Rajam Malhotra, 1951, Madras cadre
- •First Woman IPS Officer: Kiran Bedi, 1972, first woman in IPS
- •First Indian Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla, STS-87 (1997) and STS-107 (2003, died)
- •First Woman Olympic Medalist: Karnam Malleswari, Bronze in weightlifting, Sydney 2000