First in India (Women) — Set 1
Famous People · भारत में प्रथम (महिला) · Questions 1–10 of 80
Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: A. Annie Besant
Annie Besant presided over the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1917. She was a prominent British socialist and supporter of Indian self-rule. She also founded the Home Rule League in India.
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
Correct Answer: A. Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She competed in the 69 kg weight category to achieve this historic feat. She was later honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Who was the first woman to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
Correct Answer: C. Fathima Beevi
Justice M. Fathima Beevi was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1989. Before this, she served as a judge in the Kerala High Court. She later served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: C. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984. She was the daughter of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. She was famously known as the 'Iron Lady of India'.
Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award?
Correct Answer: D. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi received the Bharat Ratna in 1971 for her leadership during the Bangladesh Liberation War. She was the first female recipient among all awardees since its inception. This award recognized her immense contribution to the nation's security.
Who was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World title?
Correct Answer: C. Reita Faria
Reita Faria won the Miss World crown in 1966. She was the first Asian woman to win this international beauty pageant. After her win, she opted to pursue a career in medicine rather than films.
Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
Correct Answer: D. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu served as the Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1947 to 1949. She was a celebrated poet known as the 'Nightingale of India'. She played a vital role in the Indian independence movement.
Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Sucheta Kripalani
Sucheta Kripalani became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. She was a dedicated freedom fighter and participated in the Quit India Movement. She served in this high administrative post until 1967.
Who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest from India?
Correct Answer: D. Bachendri Pal
Bachendri Pal reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1984. She was part of the fourth expedition organized by India to the world's highest peak. She was later awarded the Padma Bhushan for her mountaineering achievements.
Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Kamaljeet Sandhu
Kamaljeet Sandhu won the gold medal in the 400-meter race at the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games. She ran the distance in 57.3 seconds to secure the top spot. She was the pioneer for Indian female athletes on the continental stage.