Q71. Who was the first Indian woman cricketer to score 10,000 international runs?
a) Mithali Raj
b) Harmanpreet Kaur
c) Smriti Mandhana
d) Jhulan Goswami
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Correct Answer: a) Mithali Raj
Explanation: Mithali Raj became the first Indian woman cricketer to score 10,000 international runs. She achieved this milestone during her innings of 36 in the third ODI against South Africa on March 12, 2021. Raj is a trailblazer in Indian women’s cricket and has inspired many young players to pursue the sport.
Q72. Who was the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in gymnastics?
a) Dipa Karmakar
b) Aruna Budda Reddy
c) Pranati Nayak
d) Rucha Divekar
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Correct Answer: a) Dipa Karmakar
Explanation: Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games. She qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in artistic gymnastics. Karmakar’s historic achievement marked a significant milestone for Indian women in sports.
Q73. Who was the first Indian woman to become a member of the International Olympic Committee?
a) Nita Ambani
b) Anju Bobby George
c) P.T. Usha
d) Mary Kom
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Correct Answer: a) Nita Ambani
Explanation: Nita Ambani, founder chairperson of Reliance Foundation and owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team franchise, became the first Indian woman to join the International Olympic Committee as an individual member in 2016.
Q74. Who was the first Indian woman cricketer to take 100 wickets in international cricket?
a) Diana Edulji
b) Jhulan Goswami
c) Neetu David
d) Poonam Yadav
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Correct Answer: a) Diana Edulji
Explanation: Diana Edulji was the first Indian woman cricketer to take 100 wickets in international cricket. She achieved this feat during her career as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, playing for the Indian women’s cricket team.
Q75. Who was the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games?
a) Vinesh Phogat
b) P.T. Usha
c) Kamaljeet Sandhu
d) Bula Choudhary
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Correct Answer: a) Vinesh Phogat
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in the women’s freestyle 50 kg wrestling event. She became the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in the Asian Games.
Q76. Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Norman Borlaug Award?
a) Dr. Amrita Patel
b) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
c) Dr. Vandana Shiva
d) Dr. Manju Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Dr. Amrita Patel (1992)
Explanation: Dr. Amrita Patel was the first Indian woman to receive the Norman Borlaug Award in 1992. The award recognizes outstanding Indian scientists for their research and contributions in the field of agriculture and environment.
Q77. Who was the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic finals in track and field?
a) P.T. Usha
b) Anju Bobby George
c) Hima Das
d) Dutee Chand
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Correct Answer: a) P.T. Usha
Explanation: P.T. Usha was the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic finals in track and field. She qualified for the finals of the 400 meters hurdles event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal.
Q78. Who was the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals?
a) PV Sindhu
b) Saina Nehwal
c) Mary Kom
d) Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: a) PV Sindhu
Explanation: PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. She won a silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Q79. Who was the first Indian woman to become a combat aviator in the Indian Army?
a) Captain Abhilasha Barak
b) Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth
c) Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal
d) Wing Commander Anjali Singh
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Correct Answer: a) Captain Abhilasha Barak
Explanation: Captain Abhilasha Barak became the first Indian woman combat aviator in the Indian Army in 2022. She completed her training at the Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Q80. Who was the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympic Games?
a) Nilima Ghose
b) Mary D’Souza
c) Kamaljeet Sandhu
d) Shiny Abraham
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Correct Answer: a) Nilima Ghose
Explanation: Nilima Ghose was the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympic Games. She competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland, as a track and field athlete, participating in two events, the 100m sprint and the 80m hurdles.