International Women’s Day 2025: GK Quiz on India’s Women Pioneers

Women’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to commemorating the achievements and contributions of women in various fields. In India, women broke barriers and set many records, creating history in politics, science, sports, business and many other sectors. From being the first female prime minister to the first female pilot, Indian women have been paving the way for future generations.

To celebrate Women’s Day, let’s look at some important quiz questions and answers about “The First Women in India”. This quiz will help you learn about the outstanding women who have achieved a milestone for the first time in Indian history.

Why is it important to know the number one woman in India?

Understanding the contribution of Indian women is crucial to acknowledging their role in shaping society. These pioneering women overcome social, economic and cultural barriers to achieve greatness. Their stories provide inspiration for young girls and women across the country. Furthermore, understanding their achievements helps competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, banking and other government exams, where questions related to female achievers are often asked.

1. Who is India’s first female prime minister?

a) indira gandhib) sarojini naiduc) pratibha patild) Sonia Gandhi

Answer: a) Indira Gandhi

Explanation: Indira Gandhi became India’s first and only female prime minister in 1966, with a total term of four.

2. Who is the first female president in India?

a) sushma swarajb) indira gandhic) meira kumard) pratibha patil

Answer: D) Pratibha Patil

Note: Pratibha Patil was elected in 2007 and was the first woman to hold a presidency in India.

3. Who is the first female chief minister of the Indian country?

a) mayawatib) mamata bannerjeec) susteeta kripalanid) jayalalithaa

Answer: c) Sucheta Kripalani

Explanation: Susteta Kripalani became the first chief minister in Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967.

4. Who is the first female governor of the Indian country?

a) sarojini naidub) vijay lakshmi panditc) indira gandhid) pratibha patil

Answer: a) Sarojini Naidu

Note: Sarojini Naidu was appointed the first female governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947.

5. Who is the first spokeswoman for Lok Sabha?

A) Indira Gandhib) Sumitra Mahajanc) Meira Kumard) Sarojini Naidu

Answer: c) Meira Kumar

Note: Meira Kumar became India’s first spokeswoman for Lok Sabha in 2009.

6. Who is the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India?

a)fathima beevib)leila sethc)r.banumathid)indira jaising

Answer: a) Fathima Beevi

Note: Appointed in 1989, Judge Fathima Beevi broke the barriers to the Indian judiciary.

7. Who is the first female chief justice of the Indian High Court?

a)fathima beevib)R. banumathic) indira jaisingd)leila seth

Answer: D) Leila Seth

Note: Leila Seth became the first female chief justice of the Himaal Pradesh High Court in 1991.

8. Who is India’s first female defense minister?

a) indira gandhib) nirmala sitharamc) sushma swarajd) pratibha patil

Answer: b) Nirmala Sitharaman

Note: Nirmala Sitharaman became India’s first full-time female defense minister in 2017.

9. Who is the first female minister in the alliance cabinet?

a) vijay lakshmi panditb) indira gandhic) rajkumari amrit kaurd) sushma swaraj

Answer: c) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

Note: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was the first Minister of Health in India in 1947.

10. Who is India’s first female election commissioner?

a) vs ramadevib) anna chandyc) indira gandhid) leila seth

Answer: a) vs ramadevi

Note: vs Ramadevi served as the first chief election commissioner in 1990.

11. Who is the first Indian woman to go to space?

A) Sunita Williamsb) Kalpana Chawlac) Rakesh Sharmad) Indira Gandhi

Answer: b) Kalpana Chawla

Description: Kalpana Chawla became the first female Indian astronaut of 1997.

12. Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

a) pv sindhub) saina nehwalc) Mary Komd) karnam malleswari

Answer: D) Karnam Malleswari

Note: In 2000, weightlifter Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics, becoming India’s first female Olympic medalist.

13. Who is the first Indian woman to win a silver medal at the Olympics?

a) saina nehwalb) Mary Komc PV sindhud) sakshi malik

Answer: c) PV Sindhu

Description: PV Sindhu won the silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making history for Indian sports.

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