Test: Firsts in India Female - UPSC MCQ

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Mother Teresa

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

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

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.

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.

There has not been an Indian woman who has won the Nobel Prize in Physics. Therefore, the correct choice is None of the above.

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. 

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

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.

Mother Teresa was the first Indian woman to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award.

• She received this prestigious award in 1962.
• The award recognised her exceptional work in caring for the poor and sick in Calcutta.
• Her contributions significantly impacted social welfare and humanitarian efforts.

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.

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.