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. |