Question: Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched with the first woman in India?
A Sarojini Naidu – First Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress.
B Indira Gandhi – First woman to serve as the Prime Minister of India.
C Kalpana Chawla – First Indian woman to travel in space.
D Rani Lakshmi Bai – First woman ruler of an Indian princely state.
Answer: Rani Lakshmi Bai – First woman ruler of an Indian princely state.
| Name |
Description |
| Sarojini Naidu |
· Freedom fighter, poet and political leader.
· First Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress.
· Known as the “Nightingale of India” for her poetry. |
| Indira Gandhi |
· First woman to serve as the Prime Minister of India.
· Played a significant role in Indian politics and international affairs.
· Led India during a crucial period, including the Bangladesh Liberation War. |
| Kalpana Chawla |
· Astronaut and the first Indian-born woman in space.
· Flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 and again in 2003
· Tragically losing her life in the Columbia space shuttle disaster. |
| Rani Lakshmi Bai |
· Warrior queen of the Maratha-ruled state of Jhansi.
· Known for her bravery and leadership during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
· A symbol of resistance against British colonial rule. |
