Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C. Sushma Swaraj
D. Indira Gandhi
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Indira Gandhi became the first female Prime Minister of India in 1966.

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Who was the first Indian to be the Dredging Infrastructure Secretary?
A. V. K. Krishnamurthy
B. S. S. Khera
C. B. P. Singh
D. K. R. K. Menon

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
S. S. Khera was the first Indian Dredging Infrastructure Secretary in 1947.

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Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games?
A. Anju Bobby George
B. P.T. Usha
C. Karnam Malleswari
D. Mary Kom

Correct Answer: Option B


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Who was the first Indian to be the Horticulture Infrastructure Secretary?
A. S. S. Khera
B. K. R. K. Menon
C. B. P. Singh
D. V. K. Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: Option B


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K. R. K. Menon was the first Indian Horticulture Infrastructure Secretary in 1947.

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