Q11. Who was the first Indian woman Ambassador at the United Nations?
a) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
b) Arati Saha
c) Mother Teresa
d) Bachendri Pal
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Correct Answer: a) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
Explanation: Vijayalakshmi Pandit was the first Indian woman Ambassador at the United Nations. She was a diplomat, politician, and sister of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit held various diplomatic positions, including serving as India’s Ambassador to the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom.
Q12. Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?
a) Arati Saha
b) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
c) Mother Teresa
d) Bachendri Pal
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Correct Answer: a) Arati Saha (Gupta)
Explanation: Arati Saha (Gupta) was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel. She achieved this feat on September 29, 1959, at the age of 19. Saha was a long-distance swimmer and a national swimming champion, setting several records during her career.
Q13. Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Nobel Prize?
a) Mother Teresa
b) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
c) Arati Saha
d) Bachendri Pal
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Correct Answer: a) Mother Teresa (1979)
Explanation: Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, was the first Indian woman to receive the Nobel Prize. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work in helping the poor and destitute in India. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, which continues to serve the needy worldwide.
Q14. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
a) Bachendri Pal
b) Arati Saha
c) Mother Teresa
d) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
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Correct Answer: a) Bachendri Pal
Explanation: Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest on May 23, 1984. She is a mountaineer and adventurer who has inspired many women to pursue mountaineering and outdoor sports. Pal has also led several expeditions and has been honoured with awards for her achievements.
Q15. Who was the first Indian woman to become ‘Miss World’?
a) Reita Faria
b) Sushmita Sen
c) Aishwarya Rai
d) Priyanka Chopra
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Q15. Who was the first Indian woman to become ‘Miss World’?
a) Reita Faria
b) Sushmita Sen
c) Aishwarya Rai
d) Priyanka Chopra
Q16. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest twice?
a) Santosh Yadav
b) Bachendri Pal
c) Arati Saha
d) Reita Faria
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Correct Answer: a) Santosh Yadav
Explanation: Santosh Yadav is the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest twice. She achieved this feat in 1992 and 1993, becoming the youngest woman in the world to climb the peak twice at that time. Yadav is a mountaineer and adventurer who has inspired many women to pursue mountaineering.
Q17. Who was the first Indian woman to become ‘Miss Universe’?
a) Sushmita Sen
b) Reita Faria
c) Aishwarya Rai
d) Priyanka Chopra
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Correct Answer: a) Sushmita Sen
Explanation: Sushmita Sen was the first Indian woman to become ‘Miss Universe’ in 1994. Her victory marked a significant milestone for India in international beauty pageants. Sen went on to have a successful career in the Indian film industry and has been involved in various philanthropic activities.
Q18. Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Mother Teresa
c) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
d) Arati Saha
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Correct Answer: a) Smt. Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Smt. Indira Gandhi was the first Indian woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. She was awarded the honor in 1971 for her contributions to the nation as the Prime Minister of India. Gandhi played a crucial role in shaping India’s political landscape during her tenure.
Q19. Who was the first woman to receive the Jnanpith Award?
a) Ashapurna Devi
b) Mahasweta Devi
c) Amrita Pritam
d) Kamala Das
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Correct Answer: a) Ashapurna Devi
Explanation: Ashapurna Devi was the first woman to receive the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor, in 1976. She was a prolific Bengali writer, known for her novels, short stories, and children’s literature. Devi’s works focused on the lives of women in Indian society, and she was a trailblazer for women’s rights and empowerment.
Q20. Who was the first Indian woman to win a WTA title?
a) Sania Mirza
b) Nirupama Vaidyanathan
c) Ankita Raina
d) Shikha Uberoi
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Correct Answer: a) Sania Mirza
Explanation: Sania Mirza was the first Indian woman to win a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title. She achieved this feat in 2005 at the AP Tourism Hyderabad Open. Mirza is a former world No. 1 in doubles and has won several Grand Slam titles in her career. She has been a trailblazer for women’s tennis in India and has inspired many young players to pursue the sport.