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Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 1

Who was the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft?

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Sarla Thakral became the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft in 1936 at the age of 21. She obtained an aviation pilot license and flew a Gypsy Moth solo.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 2

Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

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Karnam Malleswari won the bronze medal in weightlifting at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.

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Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 3

Who was the first woman Chief Justice of India?

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Leila Seth was born in Lucknow on October 20, 1930, as the eldest daughter among her two brothers. She shared a close bond with her father, who was employed in the Imperial Railway Service, and his untimely demise when she was just 11 years old left a profound impact on her.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 4

Who was the first Indian woman to win a Nobel Prize?

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Mother Teresa, an Albanian-Indian nun, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work and selfless service to the poor and sick in Kolkata, India.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 5

Who was the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

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Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 6

Who was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World title?

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The correct answer is Reita Faria

  • She was won the Miss World title in 1966.
  • She is an Indian physician, a former model, and she is related to Mumbai city.
  • She is the first Asian woman to win the event (Miss world). 
  • She is also the first Miss World winner to be qualified as a physician.
Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 7

Who was the first woman president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

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The Correct Answer is Vijayalakshmi Pandit
She was elected as the 1st woman President of the of United Nations General Assembly (68th Session) in 1953. Overall she was the eighth and is the only Indian till date to be elected as the President of the UNGA.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 8

Who was the first Indian man to win an individual Olympic gold medal?

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Abhinav Apjit Bindra (born 28 September 1982) is an Indian Olympic gold medallist, retired sport shooter, and businessman.[1] He is the first and one of only two Indians to win an Individual Olympic Gold Medal

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 9

Who was the first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize for Fiction?

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The first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize for Fiction was Arundhati Roy. She won the prestigious award in 1997 for her debut novel "The God of Small Things."

  • The novel is a semi-autobiographical work and a family saga, set in Kerala, India. It skillfully explores social issues, especially caste and class systems, and intricately combines the personal and political amidst a richly textured narrative style.
  • The critical acclaim and international recognition for "The God of Small Things" established Arundhati Roy as a significant voice in contemporary world literature. Since then, she has continued to engage with a range of issues, including human rights and environmental activism, through her literary work and advocacy.
Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 10

Who was the first Indian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Peace?

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Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is the only woman among the list of recipients.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 11

Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic silver medal?

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P. V. Sindhu  won the individual Olympic silver medal in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to do so.

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Who was the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal?

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Deepa Malik won a silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, making her the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal.

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Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?

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Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state. She served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 14

Who was the first Indian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics?

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The Correct Option is D

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 15

Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award?

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The Correct Answer is Indira Gandhi

In 1971, this prestigious was conferred upon Indira Gandhi, a historic moment as she became the first woman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. 

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 16

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

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Pratibha Patil was the first woman to be elected as the President of India. She served as the President from 2007 to 2012.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 17

Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic bronze medal?

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The Correct Option is "Karnam Malleswari"

Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari created history and became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics. During the 2000 Sydney Games, Karnam Malleswari lifted 110kg in the snatch and 130kg in the clean and jerk categories for a total of 240kg and finished the competition with a bronze medal.

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Who was the first Indian woman to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award?

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Aruna Roy, an eminent social activist, was the first Indian woman to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2000 for her efforts towards promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 19

Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India?

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Indira Gandhi was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India. She served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and later from 1980 to 1984.

Test: Firsts in India Female - Question 20

Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic bronze medal in wrestling?

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Sakshi Malik won the individual Olympic bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in wrestling.

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