Q41. Who was the first female Indian to receive both the Arjuna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
a) Kunj Rani
b) Mary Kom
c) P.T. Usha
d) Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: a) Kunj Rani (1990, 1996-97)
Explanation: Kunjarani Devi was the first female Indian to receive both the Arjuna Award (1990) and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (1996-97). She is a former weightlifter who has won numerous medals for India in international competitions, including the World Weightlifting Championships and the Asian Games.
Q42. Who was the first female Mayor in India?
a) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
b) Meira Kumar
c) Snehlata Shrivastav
d) Tara Cherian (Chennai)
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Correct Answer: d) Tara Cherian (Chennai)
Q43. Who were the first female graduates in India?
a) Kamini Roy
b) Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu
c) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
d) Prema Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: b) Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu
Explanation: Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu were the first female graduates in India. Ganguly went on to become one of the first female physicians in India, while Basu became the first female head of an undergraduate college in South Asia.
Q44. Who was the first female graduate with honors in India?
a) Kamini Roy (1886)
b) Kadambini Ganguly
c) Chandramukhi Basu
d) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
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Correct Answer: a) Kamini Roy (1886)
Explanation: Kamini Roy was the first female graduate with honors in India, completing her degree in 1886. She was a Bengali poet, social worker, and women’s rights activist. Roy played a significant role in promoting women’s education and empowerment in India.
Q45. Who was the first female physician in India?
a) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
b) Kadambini Ganguly
c) Kamini Roy
d) Prema Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: a) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
Explanation: Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi was the first female physician in India. She completed her medical degree in the United States in 1886 and returned to India to practice medicine. Joshi’s achievements paved the way for many other women to pursue careers in medicine in India.
Q46. Who was the first female surgeon in India?
a) Dr. Prema Mukherjee
b) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
c) Kadambini Ganguly
d) Kamini Roy
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Correct Answer: a) Dr. Prema Mukherjee
Explanation: Dr. Prema Mukherjee was the first female surgeon in India. She was a pioneering figure in the field of medicine, breaking gender barriers and inspiring many women to pursue careers as surgeons and medical professionals.
Q47. Who was the first female driver in Indian Railways?
a) Surekha Shankar Yadav
b) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
c) Kadambini Ganguly
d) Kamini Roy
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Correct Answer: a) Surekha Shankar Yadav
Explanation: Surekha Shankar Yadav was the first female driver in Indian Railways. She joined the railways in 1988 and became a locomotive driver in 2000. Yadav’s achievements have paved the way for many other women to pursue careers in the male-dominated field of railway operations.
Q48. Who was the first female fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
a) Bhawana Kanth
b) Harita Kaur Deol
c) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
d) Kadambini Ganguly
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Correct Answer: a) Bhawana Kanth
Explanation: Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth was the first female fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF). She was commissioned into the IAF in 2016, along with two other female pilots, as part of the first batch of women fighter pilots in India. Kanth’s achievements have broken gender barriers and inspired many young women to pursue careers in the Indian Air Force.
Q49. Who was the first female pilot to fly solo in the Indian Air Force?
a) Harita Kaur Deol
b) Bhawana Kanth
c) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
d) Kadambini Ganguly
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Correct Answer: a) Harita Kaur Deol
Explanation: Harita Kaur Deol was the first female pilot to fly solo in the Indian Air Force. She achieved this feat in 1994, flying an Avro HS-748 aircraft. Deol’s accomplishment marked a significant milestone for women in the Indian Air Force and inspired many young women to pursue careers as pilots.
Q50. Who was the first female Lieutenant General in India?
a) Punita Arora
b) Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
c) Kadambini Ganguly
d) Kamini Roy
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Correct Answer: a) Punita Arora
Explanation: Lieutenant General Punita Arora was the first female Lieutenant General in India. She served in the Indian Army’s Medical Corps and held various high-ranking positions during her career. Arora’s achievements have paved the way for many other women to pursue careers in the Indian Armed Forces.